PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for February, 2003: Re: What should I know about Spironolactone?

Re: What should I know about Spironolactone?

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 13:12:13 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 11 Feb 2003, SusieQ wrote: >
>Hi Amy,
>
>I have been on spironolactone for two years, and am not TTC. Spiro is
>extremely dangerous to a fetus, and you should not take it for three
>months before trying to TTC. It slowly builds up in your system and
>slowly fades away...it usually takes 4 to 6 months before you see
>siginificant improvement.
>
>There is no known increased risk for breast cancer with spiro, and it is
>not an anti-androgen. It is actually a blood pressure medication, not
>heart meds. It has some anti-androgen properties, but does not directly
>affect your hormone levels. One of the side effects, that older men
>received from this medication, is increased hair growth -- a reduction
>of their male pattern baldness. So, this medication has now been
>applied to women with the same condition. It does work on acne and hair
>loss in women, but it takes a loooonnng time. You will have to be
>patient. It is usually Rxed with metformin for the best results.
>
>The prescription for blood pressure is much higher, and women PCOSers
>can go up to 100mgs. 2x day. I will never go off the Spiro. I tried
>to quit a few months back and my acne and started up again. The acne
>returned after only one week.
>
>If you are not TTC, it's a good option. And there are no uncomfortable
>side effects. Atleast, I have not had any. You could search the forum
>and read previous answers for more information.
>
>luck, SusieQ
>
>>Hi all,
>>
>>I begged my dermotologist to put me on an antiandrogen drug to help with
>>my unbeleiveably oily face, acne, dandruff, and excess hair. He
>>prescribed Spiro and now I'm wondering what I should know about it. He
>>recommended going off of it before I try to get pregnant (about 6-7
>>months from now, hopefully). I am only taking 25mg a day. Does this
>>dose seem low? Also, he said that in research with rats this drug has
>>caused breast cancer. I have a strong family history of breast cancer,
>>so I wonder if this is something to be concerned about. I just want to
>>have a clean, clear face. I also have heard Spiro is a drug used for
>>heart patients! How could it help heart patients and people with cacne
>>at the same time? Amazing. Any info about this drug or your experience
>>with it would be greatly appreciated. Also, let me just say I fortunate
>>I feel to have found this board and to access to the advice of so many
>>wise women who have gone before me. It makes PCOS a little less scary
>>and depressing. Bless the internet and you all!

Hi all it is my first time posting so please be kind, I have struggled with hirsutism for many years hiding it from even my husband my gyn has started me on aldactone 50mg is that a low dose? where can i find out about lazer treatments? thanks, Deb

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