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Re: Antiandrogen question for Dr. Sam

From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel ?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 14 Apr 2002 08:20:12 +0200


Hi Jen,

Spironolactone is a diuretic with a weak antiandrogen side-effect. I do not know why is it still preferred in the US, but not very much in use in other places. Androcur and Finasteride are two potent antiandrogens. For your info

Sam

> I thought that Spiro was one of the best drugs used for women with hair
> problems. It sounds like a lot of women have had success with it, so I
> was surprised to hear you say you don't think it is the best choice.
> What are the antiandrogen drugs? I know nothing about them and would
> appreciate any more info you could pass along. Thank you!
> Jen
>
> --
> jen
>




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