PCOS Messages for July, 2002: Re: Spiro's effectiveness on acne

Re: Spiro's effectiveness on acne

From: Reese (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 3 Jul 2002 09:13:20 -0500 (CDT)

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Beth, Thanks for the info. I've been on spiro 50mg for 2 months, then went up to 100mg for almost 3 months now. When I first started taking spiro, my acne cleared up almost at once. Now the hair and dark patches on my skin are improving, but after being clear for about 2 months, I am breaking out again though not as bad as before. Just wondering if this is the best spiro can do for my acne or if it will go on improving? Do you know when this med plateaus on it's effectiveness?

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Reese

At Tue,  2 Jul 2002, Beth wrote:
>
>Depends...  usually acne is one of the first things to show an
>improvement.  While you can't put a specific time frame on it, many
>often see a definite improvement within the first couple of months.
>
>Your dosage can make a difference in how long/how much of an improvement
>you might see.  The seriousness of your testosterone issues and acne
>will likely affect things...
>
>There are also things that can interfere with Spiro/Aldactones
>effectiveness...  aspirin is common one.  For me Tylenol, Advil (the
>least evil of the bunch for me LOL), Cold meds, Aspirin...  all cause
>Spiro/Aldactone to be less effective.
>
>At Tue, 2 Jul 2002, Reese wrote:
>>
>>Does anyone know how long it takes before spiro works on acne? And how
>>long before your acne totally clears up? Did research and am confused.
>>I've been getting time from 1 month to 6 months...  Is this the time
>>frame when it begins to work?...when you start seeing a difference? ...
>>or when it totally clears up your skin???
>>
>>Does anyone have experience with this drug on acne?

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