PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for September, 2002: Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking this?

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking this?

From: jeanine (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 16 Sep 2002 11:06:15 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 15 Sep 2002, Sanj wrote: >
>I have also been on spiro for a loooooooong time on 100mg a day plus
>Diane35. I have been taking it for years but have had no luck at all
>with facial hair. I wonder if this drug really does work for women with
>lots of facial hair. I am so discouraged and depressed...I just want to
>stop takin all these medications and just forget my dream of having a
>normal face like everyone else.
>
>At Sat, 14 Sep 2002, Dana wrote:
>>
>>I have been on aldactone the brand name for 3 years. It is a mineral and potassium sparing diaretic and also lowers blood pressure. It lowers androgens. It has not stopped facial hair for me. It has made me not have to shave my legs, under arms and I have lost pubic hair. Unfortunately I still have lots of facial hair. The deeper voice, larger breasts and other things generally happen to men taking this medication.
>> Vanessa

I have had great results with spiro. My skin looks great, I no longer have to bleach or wax my moustaache, and I only need to shave my legs once a week. I haven't had any negative side effects. I hope this helps >>
>>Dreams and mistakes are the only thing we can call our own. Correct your mistakes, never give up on your dreams. Most important...trust God... I pray for my empty arms to be filled with a bundle of joy. What a Blessing that will be.
>>Glucophage 1500 mg
>>Aldactone 200 mg
>>Unithroid 175 mg
>>prenatals

--
Jeanine

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