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Re: What should I know about Spironolactone?From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 16 Feb 2003 13:12:13 -0600 (CST)
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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