Re: Spironolactone-effective treatment for persistent acne?
From: Leslie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 25 Mar 2001 19:38:45 -0600 (CST)
Hi Christa,
I confess that my sex drive has decreased, but I have had that side
effect with all other BCPs and my friends concur. I've been with my
husband for 8 years now, so I hadn't made a connection between Diane and
the fact that I just don't feel like having sex every day (or even every
other day!). I wouldn't say Diane in particular has this side effect -
I think all estrogens do that to a certain degree. But now you have me
wondering if Diane isn't partially to blame for my libido slowdown. As
for depression I would say that the joy I feel for my clear skin
prevents me from getting too bummed out. I also exercise regularly
which helps keep those endorphins flowing.
Leslie
At Sat, 24 Mar 2001, Christa wrote:
>
>Hi Leslie -
>
>Thanks for the reply. Have you had any side effects from the Diane 35?
>I have been reading some other comments which complain of depression or
>decreased sex drive. I'm so excited that this might finally help my
>skin I almost don't even care right now but I'm just curious.
>
>At Fri, 23 Mar 2001, Leslie wrote:
>>
>>I've been taking Diane 35 for about 3 years, 6 mos, in combination with
>>spiro 100mg/day (which started at 50mg/day and increased gradually over
>>the past year). I've had good results and aside from the occasional zit
>>I'm very happy with this treatment. Have faith Christa - it takes about
>>3 months to really notice results. I'm 33 now and I too found that my
>>skin was worse in my late 20s than during my teens. My dermatologist
>>offered accutane as an option, but the side effects sounded terrifying!
>>I've tried at least 10 different BCP brands/formulations over the past
>>10 years and Diane has worked best for me by a longshot. People comment
>>on what great skin I have! (My only distress now is the hair thing,
>>however the spiro is supposed to help that too).
>>
>>Leslie
>>
>>At Fri, 23 Mar 2001, Christa wrote:
>>>
>>>I have started taking the Diane 35 BCP for my acne situation. It's
>>>supposed to be good for that. I too have tried everything under the sun
>>>with a very good dermatologist but nothing worked. I'm now 30 years old
>>>and still suffering! I have just started on the Diane about 2 weeks ago
>>>but I'm anxiously awaiting the results!! Hope this helps.
>>>
>>>>I have been on spiro 100mg.day for 6 months..still no change in helping
>>>>to clear up my acne! In past year, I have been on accutane, retin a,
>>>>minocylcine, azelic acid, etc. It is so discouraging to still keep
>>>>breaking out! I don't think there is anything left I haven't tried!
>>>>
>>>>I also had read that vitamins B6 and B12 are no good for acne prone
>>>>skin..but maybe it works for you.
>>>>
>>>>At Tue, 27 Feb 2001, Lisa/Boston wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks for you feedback and words of support Kristy,
>>>>>
>>>>>What prompted you to try the prenatal vitamins as opposed to other
>>>>>formulas? I've been taking B6 (100 mg) daily for a month or so as it is
>>>>>supposed to help mniimize "pre-menstrual symptoms" including breakouts.
>>>>>It's hardly a therapeutic dose, but I really haven't noticed any
>>>>>difference at this point. I'll have to look into the prenatal formula
>>>>>as an option.
>>>>>
>>>>>I've enjoyed clear skin at the end of each of my accutane treatments,
>>>>>but that has not proven to be a permanent solution for me. I'm almost
>>>>>30 and my acne is clearly worse than it was in my teens. I have felt
>>>>>that my acne is hormonally driven for quite some time now, so I'm hoping
>>>>>that getting my hormones (and nutrition) more balanced will help me to
>>>>>address the cause rather than mask the symptoms.
>>>>>
>>>>>When the doctor suggested 50 mg of spiro, I was kind of afraid that that
>>>>>was too low a dose to be effective, so I'm glad to hear that you have
>>>>>found it helpful, if only in a back up capacity.
>>>>>
>>>>>Lisa
>>>>>
>>>>>At Tue, 27 Feb 2001, Kristy wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>In addition to the spironolactone (at 50 mgs) I take
>>>>>>prenatal vitamins. Since being on the prenatal vitamins
>>>>>>(almost 1 year now) I've had good success. I started
>>>>>>taking the prenatal vitamins two weeks before I started the
>>>>>>spiro. I think that in my case the spiro is backing up the
>>>>>>prenatal vitamins at stopping all of my acne.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I get my prenatal vitamins over the counter from Wal-Mart.
>>>>>>My dr knows that I'm doing this and she said it was ok for
>>>>>>me to do.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I wish you all of the best with finding an effective
>>>>>>treatment for your acne.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>=====
>>>>>>Kristy :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Falls/4659/kristyspage.html
>>>
>>>--
>>>Christa :-)
>>>
>--
>Christa :-)
>
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