r/Spironolactone

Hi, 👋🏼 I’ve been on Spironolactone for about 2 & 1/2 months and my skin has only gotten worse and so much worse as far as texture goes. Is it worth it to keep trying it? I went up on the dose 3 weeks in.

does anyone have any experience with taking spiro only during the luteal phase for hormonal acne?

Hi!

I was wondering if anyone here has switched from the tablet to topical spiro? Did you have a purge? How long did it take for your skin to adjust? Did you have side effects coming off?

I’ve been taking the tablet for two years and it’s worked wonders for me. I just don’t want to take an oral medication forever, you know?

Any info would be appreciated! TIA :)

I’ve been on spironolactone 100mg for 1 month now. I just finished my first pack and started the second one. My normal period ended about 10 days ago, but now I’m bleeding again.

It’s not super heavy, but it feels like a regular period and it’s been going on for 3 days now. Has anyone else experienced this when starting spironolactone 100mg? Did your cycle eventually regulate? I'm kinda very scared and stressed now..

Just wondering if this is a common side effect in the beginning or if I should be concerned.

I’m on 75mg. Been on it since January. I gain weight exceedingly easily. No issues with this drug whatsoever. I’m not on metformin or any weight loss drugs. I’ve just been fine… able to gain easily as always but very conscious of it.

Im just starting to try losing preexisting weight I had gained before the spiro so maybe that will be more difficult on the drug. We’ll find out

Hi everyone,

About a year ago I tried spironolactone for hair and acne. I noticed after the first few weeks that it started changing my body and weight. I used to be athletic and fit (I’m a woman, 32 now). I noticed loss of muscle mass and a more feminine physique, weight gain, larger breasts and hips, stomach, cellulite. Never had that in my life, always been an athlete.

I stopped taking it.. a year later no matter what I do I can’t lose these 20 pounds or the body changes. No matter what I eat, how much working out.

Any advice on what to do? I saw a few posts and articles that it permanently can change your alleles?

Has anyone else seen this?

Hey all. So im a night shift (12 hrs) MA working in a hospital with a different schedule each week. I was prescribed spirnolactone for my acne and am not sure when is the best time to take it with my unpredictable schedule and sleep patterns. Can anyone shed some light if they have had this experience and what worked for them.

I am 4 months on 150mg. (I’ve been on other doses prior to these last 4 months).
I am on MYA 28 birth control as well.
I also have premature ovarian failure, so, I’m not sure if that is why this is still happening.

I am STILL getting consistent breakouts and it always seems to come in threes. I’ll have maybe 2-3 days of no new acne but after that, I’ll get 3 or more pimples. It is quite frustrating.

I seen all these posts with people saying it took 2-3 months to be clear and my acne wasn’t even comparable to many others I’ve seen.

Has anyone had it take 4 or more months to get clear?

I’ve put on a fair amount of weight since starting Spiro (25mg). Has anyone had a similar experience and if so, any success stories on losing the extra pounds or has it been a challenge to do so? I’ve always been super slim with a flat tummy and now I have a big old belly, wide ass hips and none of my pants fit anymore. welp!

Last night I took 100mg and then later on I forgot I already took it and took another 100mg, i woke up drowsy with a headache and maculopapular rash, they're not itchy or painful tho just kinda warm?? other than that I feel fine, what should I do? 😭

have a derm appointment next week and I’ve been on spiro since September. started at 25mg, then 50mg, 100mg, and now 125mg, and I’m still breaking out.
my acne has never been super severe, but it’s been very persistent. I get around 2–3 pimples every few days, and they clear fairly fast but always leave behind scars/hyperpigmentation.
I’m also on a topical retinoid and azelaic acid, but I haven’t really seen much improvement in my skin texture or pigmentation from them either. my derm is suggesting accutane, but I’m honestly really nervous about the side effects. I asked about going up to 150mg of spiro first, but she said if I’m not improving on 125mg, 150mg probably won’t make a big difference.
it’s frustrating because my acne isn’t severe, and yet it feels so persistent compared to people with worse acne who seem to get results faster.
I honestly just feel a bit stuck because it feels like I’ve tried a lot and nothing fully works for me.

has anyone been in a similar situation? any advice would be appreciated

I had no idea that spiro enhances the effects of alcohol for some people. 😭 I’m on 100mg daily, my OBGYN said alcohol was ok. I am on lexapro so I only limit myself to a couple drinks, I’ve never gotten sick on it or even hungover. But omg I had a couple drinks last night and was violently ill not long after for two hours. It was AWFUL. I was so confused until I looked it up this morning and now I’m thinking spiro is the culprit (tho I’m sure the lexapro didn’t help either). I’ve never been sick like that, it got so bad I couldn’t stand and was considering the hospital lol.

Does this happen to anyone else and did it get better? I’ve been on it for a couple weeks and the diuretic side effects are just starting to subside.

hey all!

i started my period may 1st and began taking 50 mg spiro each night starting may 4th. my periods have always been irregular because of how active i am with tennis and cheer, but my flow is usually light and lasts about 4-5 days. in fact, there were some months i just didn’t have one. however, as of today (May 17), I am still very much on my period and things haven’t gotten better. I’m soaking through super tampons in about 1.5 hours and cramping has only gotten worse over the last 2.5 weeks. i have debated going to see a doctor because i’m 99% certain its due to the spiro, but i’m starting to lose energy and feel completely out of it because of how much i’m bleeding. its also been interrupting my day to day life as im constantly bleeding through and having to either go home from school or go to the bathroom every hour. i’m also only 17, and a virgin, so pregnancy complications are off the table here. should i go see a doctor? its honestly starting to concern my family and i.

Sometimes I forget to take it so the next time I’ll take 3 …. Will I die lmao but seriously…