After starting spironolactone for AV, clinical monitoring every 4 to 6 weeks, with adjustment of dose based on clinical response and assessment of side effects, is recommended until stabilization occurs.35 Laboratory monitoring in general is not essential overall, but some clinicians choose to test for hyperkalemia during the initial three months of treatment and periodically thereafter (Table. Hi I'm Olivia-Dior and I have hirsutism this is my 5 months spironolactone Email: oliviadiorohwovoriole@gmail.com instagram: oliviadior *My Electrolysis* Posted 0 months ago () 4 Rated Spironolactone (Aldactone) for Acne Report Updating my progress on spironolactone: I posted a 2 star rating 2 months in for cystic chin acne. If you haven't heard of spironolactone, it's a prescription drug used to treat health issues like high blood pressure and heart failure. However, what most people don't know is that it can be used. Thelifepool 3 points 4 points 5 points 11 months ago I took spiro for a couple years and it killed my libido. It was so bad I stopped taking it for that reason. I've been on spironolactone for years and years; it was keeping my skin under control, but I did not want to have to rely on this drug for many more years to keep my acne under control. This is my 4 months update about spironolactone. Email: oliviadiorohwovoriole@gmail.com instagram: oliviadior my electrolysis-Rose Marie 1900 So. Harbour City blvd suit 215A melbourne Fl 32901. The time to onset of spironolactone-induced gynecomastia has been found to be 27 ± 20 months at low doses and 9 ± 12 months at high doses. Gynecomastia induced by spironolactone usually regresses after a few weeks following discontinuation of the medication. [112] Aldactone (spironolactone) for Alopecia: I started taking spiractin 50mg 10 months ago for alopecia and saw instant results. In 2 weeks my hair stopped shedding and I grew back all the hair I had lost in past 2 years. Spironolactone treats fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, or kidney problems. Learn about side effects, interactions and indications.