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Thought On Spironolactone For Facial Hair?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Toronto, ON

Did anyone try taking spironolactone to treat excess hair growth?

February 24, 2020
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A myPCOSteam Member

I take it too. Notice some improvement but not sure if it's worth it to stay on due to side effects. Also no one suggested having my potassium levels checked. I guess I have to ask my doctor. So thanks for that info Heather.

February 25, 2020
A myPCOSteam Member

I took it for awhile.....you have to get tested for your potassium levels pretty often....it ups potassium.....but it was working pretty good for lots of things for me.....I moved and didn't have insurance for awhile so I haven't taken it in a while

February 25, 2020 (edited)
A myPCOSteam Member

I've been on it since 2014. Initially I did feel a lot of side effects, especially dehydration since it's a water pill. I do find it to be very effective. I take it every night and I'm used to now waking up once to pee but other than that I don't notice anything different day to day. I still have some hair that grows on my chin but it is much much less than before!

March 3, 2020
A myPCOSteam Member

I have! For me, I saw only minimal improvement. I stopped taking it because the side effects outweighed the benefits.

February 26, 2020
A myPCOSteam Member

My doctor did ask for some tests for my kidney functions after using it for two weeks. Will keep you guys posted if it’s actually worth it or not! Thank youu!!

February 25, 2020

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