Re: Is anyone on Cyproterone Acetate?????
From: Neptune (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 23 Mar 2001 14:45:30 -0600 (CST)
I am taking Cyproterone Acetate in conjunction with the Pill (Marvelon).
The dose I take is 100mg on days 1-10 of my cycle. I've been taking it
for a few months now and have noticed an improvement in hair growth. I
was told it must be prescribed with the Pill due to potential harmful
effects on a feotus.
Good luck with your treatment.
At Fri, 23 Mar 2001, Anne wrote:
>
>What is your daily dosage of Cyproterone Acetate? I know Diane 35 only
>has 2mg, and the usual daily dose for CA is 50mg and up. I was
>considering using CA two years ago, bu its uge price made me reconsider.
>Now I take 50mg Spironolactone and Diane 35.
>Diane, unlike other BCPs, helped a lot with my belly cramps, but has
>been causing some spotting before my period.
>
>At Fri, 23 Mar 2001, Christa wrote:
>>
>>I was told by my dermatologist that you shouldn't take cyproterone
>>acetate by itself and that it needs to be prescribed in combination with
>>some estrogen. I have just started taking Diane 35 (BCP) to treat my
>>PCOS symptoms such as acne and excessive hair growth. I have tried
>>everything to help my skin including Accutane for five months to no
>>avail. I have heard other women have had great success with the Diane
>>35.
>>
>>Hope this helps you.
>>
>>At Fri, 23 Mar 2001, anonymous wrote:
>>>
>>>At Thu, 20 Apr 2000, anonymous wrote:
>>>>
>>>>I have just started taking Cyproterone Acetate. Just wanted to know if
>>>>anyone else taking it has noticed a reduction in hair growth. Also want
>>>>to know if this medication has caused any side effects as since taking
>>>>it I suffer from cramps in my pelvis & I never did before??????
>>>
>>>Yes I am on it for the past four months. I have had a significant
>>>weight gain, no real result on my acne and I suffer enlarged breasts and
>>>tenderness!! My friend is on it for the past 7 years and says it gets
>>>easier and you can decrease the dose but Im not convinced. I too would
>>>like to know more.....
>>
>>--
>>Christa :-)
>>
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