First time I tried spironolactone, I was on 50 mg. for about 3 months and i was in LOVE with it! My skin cleared up almost 100% and blotting my terribly oily skin wasn't even something I thought of anymore. HOWEVER, after a couple months there was about a week that I had chest pains. I linked it to spiro and quit. A couple months later I went back on it again but 25mg and the chest pains came back. Anyone have the same experience or know what it's from?!
I think make up will only exacerbate it. Although, nothing is wrong with a little lipgloss and mascara for special occasions. Last year, I was on accutane. It was the only thing that worked and now trying to find alternatives. I am taking spironolactone +ortho tri cyclen+ aczone topical gel + tarozac gel+ cetaphil antibacterial soap. If this doesn't work, I give up.
I've been taking it with birth conrol pills. I started taking it like in september started with a low dose and worked up to about 100 mgs twice a day. But I still break out.
Hi Mexusagirl, Thank you for sharing your experience . I have been searching the internet for information about Spironolactone for final year pharmacy course. Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic and it is not licensed in UK to treat acne. It is used with other diuretics to treat hypertension and potassium loss from the body. By the way, you look very cute and you ve got a feminine nice voice.
@liveyourlifeforJC No, I have not tried Differing... i think my younger brother is using it and his skin is clearing up a bit... he still has acne but it's not as bad. He is also taking antibiotics, which r helping him too. Spiro. did not make my skin sensitive to the sun... the only side effect I had was that it made me pee more often, lol. I have not gotten rid of my scars. My scars are still there. I just hide them with makeup :)
@mexusagirl Hi i'm about to take sprio, i was just wondering how i should take it? I've just bought 25mg, and i'm thinking of taking the,twice daily so my dosage is 50mg. But should i take both the pils at once in the morning?
@MsDimplecheeks I take them both in the morn. I see a difference in oil production but not like WOW my face is amazing kinda thing! But I'm going to start taking three 25mg a day now...with othro evra!
@liveyourlifeforJC hey,, i used to use differin,, it did help my acne, but not a lot,, but if that doesnt work the dermatologist will put you on something stronger that will work haha donntt worry:) also be aware it will make your skin a bit more oilier,, thats not probably what you wanna hear.. but anyways it may work for you, i hope it does:)
This might sound crazy but milk of magnesia works great as a primer for oily skin. It helps leave skin looking matte all day long for super oily skin. I sometimes use it and works awesome. Milk of magnesia is also a acne remedy or whatever you call it. Ahah but yea you should try it sometime and tell me how it works. And if you don't believe me, search it up on google :)))
OMG! You look like Angelina Jolie! I cross my fingers for your acne treatment:) I know your pain because I have terrible acne after I stopped taking birth control... Now I use tetralysal, my skin looks really good but I dread to think of what will happen if I stop use it.
you're a beautiful girl. and your outfit is really cute. i hope your skin clears up. my girlfriends have told me that birth control really helps. if i were you, i would go on it.
Umm... I'm looking at the plastic case it comes in and I don't see a brand name... it just says "spironolactone tablets, USP" I'm taking 75mg... I take three, 25mg tablets a day. How long have you been taking spiro? Is it working for you?? I wanted this to work for me so bad but as of today, I'm still breaking out :( Although I've only been on it for 3.5 weeks so I may just need to give it more time. It's very frustrating!!
Ok kool, i'm taking 150 mgs a day! started at a lower dose and worked my way up.
Don't worry! i'm not sure if your derm told you how long it takes for spiro to work, but its normally 2-3 months before you see progress!
Ive been on it for 2 1/2 months now and starting to see results! you get less oil quite early on which is good! and now i'm starting to heal a bit! alot less new spots and seem not to get the massive ones! the ones i do get seem to heal quicker aswell. keep us updated xxxx
I used to have acne and since I switched up my diet. No saturated fats. or milk. It had cleared up. I also dont use any products on my skin since it will dry out my skin and produce more oil. all I use is water.
No lotions no toners. And if I want to freshen out my skin is spring water facial spray that contains no preservatives or
nothing with chemicals.
It might take 3 to 6 to even a year to see results. And the scars will fade. :)
It could be... I haven't tried changing my diet much. Oh my gosh 3-6 months or even a year to see results!!!! Aaaahhahah, I just want my acne gone NOW, lol.
It has helped me so much. My skin is glowing and its healthy. I cut out all junk food and milk. Pretty much I am Vegan. But if you eat meat then make sure you have enough fruits and veggies. Cut out all saturated fats. Trust me you will see results.
Your skin will always get worse before it gets better. I had 1 month of detox where my skin had breakouts every single day HORRIBLE lol.
It blocks aldosterone (less water & sodium retention) and decreases postassium loss at the distal tubule.
booblover779 2 months ago
hey girl ! so this video is pretty old, but i was wondering why you went off spiro ? im 17, and im maybe considering this as an option. thanks ! :))
qwerasdzxc12 3 months ago
First time I tried spironolactone, I was on 50 mg. for about 3 months and i was in LOVE with it! My skin cleared up almost 100% and blotting my terribly oily skin wasn't even something I thought of anymore. HOWEVER, after a couple months there was about a week that I had chest pains. I linked it to spiro and quit. A couple months later I went back on it again but 25mg and the chest pains came back. Anyone have the same experience or know what it's from?!
JegK11 6 months ago
I think make up will only exacerbate it. Although, nothing is wrong with a little lipgloss and mascara for special occasions. Last year, I was on accutane. It was the only thing that worked and now trying to find alternatives. I am taking spironolactone +ortho tri cyclen+ aczone topical gel + tarozac gel+ cetaphil antibacterial soap. If this doesn't work, I give up.
Onegurrrlrev 7 months ago
I've been taking it with birth conrol pills. I started taking it like in september started with a low dose and worked up to about 100 mgs twice a day. But I still break out.
lilchi721 11 months ago
Hi Mexusagirl, Thank you for sharing your experience . I have been searching the internet for information about Spironolactone for final year pharmacy course. Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic and it is not licensed in UK to treat acne. It is used with other diuretics to treat hypertension and potassium loss from the body. By the way, you look very cute and you ve got a feminine nice voice.
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SGVliverSHOT626 1 year ago
hey! :)
So, I'm using differin.. have you ever tried that? It's the .3% gel
BUT! I would def want to ask my doctor about Spiro. Does it make your skin really sensitive to sun? And how did you get rid of your scarring?
liveyourlifeforJC 1 year ago
@liveyourlifeforJC No, I have not tried Differing... i think my younger brother is using it and his skin is clearing up a bit... he still has acne but it's not as bad. He is also taking antibiotics, which r helping him too. Spiro. did not make my skin sensitive to the sun... the only side effect I had was that it made me pee more often, lol. I have not gotten rid of my scars. My scars are still there. I just hide them with makeup :)
mexusagirl 1 year ago
@mexusagirl Hi i'm about to take sprio, i was just wondering how i should take it? I've just bought 25mg, and i'm thinking of taking the,twice daily so my dosage is 50mg. But should i take both the pils at once in the morning?
MsDimplecheeks 1 year ago
@MsDimplecheeks I take them both in the morn. I see a difference in oil production but not like WOW my face is amazing kinda thing! But I'm going to start taking three 25mg a day now...with othro evra!
mexifaith 1 year ago
@liveyourlifeforJC hey,, i used to use differin,, it did help my acne, but not a lot,, but if that doesnt work the dermatologist will put you on something stronger that will work haha donntt worry:) also be aware it will make your skin a bit more oilier,, thats not probably what you wanna hear.. but anyways it may work for you, i hope it does:)
theballerchick03 5 months ago
This might sound crazy but milk of magnesia works great as a primer for oily skin. It helps leave skin looking matte all day long for super oily skin. I sometimes use it and works awesome. Milk of magnesia is also a acne remedy or whatever you call it. Ahah but yea you should try it sometime and tell me how it works. And if you don't believe me, search it up on google :)))
mirosadame 1 year ago
isn't Spironolactone a diuretic which makes you urinate?
why is it being used for acne?
idonotneedanidforyou 2 years ago
Yes it does make urinate!
jesuskopp 2 years ago
OMG! You look like Angelina Jolie! I cross my fingers for your acne treatment:) I know your pain because I have terrible acne after I stopped taking birth control... Now I use tetralysal, my skin looks really good but I dread to think of what will happen if I stop use it.
Mittuppi55 2 years ago
you're a beautiful girl. and your outfit is really cute. i hope your skin clears up. my girlfriends have told me that birth control really helps. if i were you, i would go on it.
ryanatl20 2 years ago
Hey, i understand what your going through, my acne affects me so much!
im also taking spironolactone! i'm in england, so im just wondering what brand your spironolactone is? and what dosage are you on?
best wishes hailie xx
hailie911 2 years ago
Umm... I'm looking at the plastic case it comes in and I don't see a brand name... it just says "spironolactone tablets, USP" I'm taking 75mg... I take three, 25mg tablets a day. How long have you been taking spiro? Is it working for you?? I wanted this to work for me so bad but as of today, I'm still breaking out :( Although I've only been on it for 3.5 weeks so I may just need to give it more time. It's very frustrating!!
mexusagirl 2 years ago
Ok kool, i'm taking 150 mgs a day! started at a lower dose and worked my way up.
Don't worry! i'm not sure if your derm told you how long it takes for spiro to work, but its normally 2-3 months before you see progress!
Ive been on it for 2 1/2 months now and starting to see results! you get less oil quite early on which is good! and now i'm starting to heal a bit! alot less new spots and seem not to get the massive ones! the ones i do get seem to heal quicker aswell. keep us updated xxxx
hailie911 2 years ago
i love ur outfit......
thank you for sharing this info, i really appreaciate it,
amor916 2 years ago
Thanks! I'm glad it's helpful.
mexusagirl 2 years ago
Could it be diet related?
I used to have acne and since I switched up my diet. No saturated fats. or milk. It had cleared up. I also dont use any products on my skin since it will dry out my skin and produce more oil. all I use is water.
No lotions no toners. And if I want to freshen out my skin is spring water facial spray that contains no preservatives or
nothing with chemicals.
It might take 3 to 6 to even a year to see results. And the scars will fade. :)
ChelseaZa 2 years ago
It could be... I haven't tried changing my diet much. Oh my gosh 3-6 months or even a year to see results!!!! Aaaahhahah, I just want my acne gone NOW, lol.
mexusagirl 2 years ago
It has helped me so much. My skin is glowing and its healthy. I cut out all junk food and milk. Pretty much I am Vegan. But if you eat meat then make sure you have enough fruits and veggies. Cut out all saturated fats. Trust me you will see results.
Your skin will always get worse before it gets better. I had 1 month of detox where my skin had breakouts every single day HORRIBLE lol.
But then my skin started to clear up.
Dont give up. :)
ChelseaZa 2 years ago