Thank you for clarifying dosing amount and best way to take it daily. I’ve asked that question multiple times elsewhere and gotten either no answer or conflicting answers. Very helpful, thank you!

Thank you for this information in a clear and concise way, your channel is invaluable!

This was one of the best videos on spironolactone. My teen was on 25 mg for 2 months and increased to 50 mg just a couple of weeks ago. You answered questions I didn’t even think of asking. Thanks so much!

Such an informative video!! Thank you!!

Watched this video about 5 months ago while on Spiro and I’m coming back to thank you!! You stated this drug needs to be taken with food and let me tell you that was the game changer for me!!! I went through the purging on 25 mg and then upped to 50mg and then 75mg. I was taking it on an empty stomach right before bed and my acne wasn’t clearing completely. Once I started taking with dinner I kid you not my skin cleared completely in about 3 weeks. It was one of those unexpected mirror glances where you realize heeeey my face is totally clear!! I now have the clear skin I had in high school. To anyone not seeing results try taking with food first before increasing your dosage. I’m now going to taper down to 50mg and eventually back to 25mg for maintenance.

Hello. Thank you very much. Very informative!

So informative!!

Thanks for the information (beautiful lipstick!)

Hi dr; just wonder will this medicine have any effect on the scar healing? I am about to do the double eyelid surgery: thanks ❤

Spironolactone especially if taken for long period of time 2 weeks or more can cause Neuropathy. Which causes nerve pain/damage. It is said it was FDA approved in 1960. But it was origianlly given as a BP med so others things said to be treatable with it are side effects.

Maam what is your opinion on bicalutamide for acne and hair loss? Is it stronger than spirnolactone?

Does Spiro reduce both DHT & testosterone? Genova salivary test show high DHT levels. But a bit concern that Spiro will lower my libido

Dr Liu… Does spirolactone have any long term effects on the kidneys? Sometimes I wonder how it wouldn’t affect the kidneys since it’s a diuretic, doesn’t it cause a strain on kidneys?.

What about low potassium foods? If I am on 100 mg? Should I not eat any potassium rich foods?

Is it safe to take with metformin? Or should only one be taken?

I have PCOS and had higher than normal testosterone levels so my gynecologist prescribed spironolactone to help with that. I really want to have a baby and it’s a little disheartening to know that this isn’t something that someone who wants to conceive to take.

So this can help for excess hair as well?

Thank you Dr. Liu! Such a thorough overview! Does Spironolacone worsen melasma? I’m coming off birth control because of my melasma and hoping spironolactone will be a better alternative

Hello I had a hysterectomy done and now suffering from hormonal acne. Can I take spirolactone?

Thanks for your wonderful videos! I have a quick question. I have hormonal acne, and I currently use the Cerave benzol peroxide cleanser, followed by Vichy hyaluronic acid, adápalene, and the La Roche Lipkar moisturizer. This usually keeps my acne at bay, but still get some acne flare up on my neck 😢. Is there anything I can help reduce this? Thanks in advance ❤️❤️

can you take miralax and Zoloft with spiro??

Thanks Dr.Liu!!! This medication I think for me has worked wonders. Along with other recommendations from my dermatologists. Just wondering now that I’m using a prescription retinoid, how often would you recommend using a physical exfoliant?

Hello Dr Liu, Thank you for your informative video. I have PCOS and my biggest issue is hairloss femal pattern baldness and hirsutism due to PCOS. My gynecologist in Egypt prescribed to my both spironolactone and Diane 35 a while ago but when I moved to Germany here my gynecologist told me that they do not prescribe it here anymore and that isn't safe drug. Is that true? I am not comfortable with her either way and I told her that my biggest concern is hairloss and she tells me it is what it is and I have to accept it. So the other question is does it really help with hairloss and makes it better or not? and when I want to conceive how long should I stop using it?

Dose details please how much mg best for new one ?

I started this meditation a year ago during month five my breakouts stopped after that 6 months later I started getting cystic breakouts again

Hi Dr. Liu! Thank you for the video. I was wondering if Spironolactone (like birth control) can cause melasma. Thank you!

Can i still eat my plum, banana, and my fruits while on spironolactone. I get scared of eating fruits because i am scared my potassium level might go up. Please, if you can still see this msg, your response will help.

I felt like being on Spiro was beneficial, but I could not standddd waking up to pee 2-3 times per night

I'm trying to see how long it will take hair to come back after pregnancy is over and you can start taking it again. Hm.

If not severe can I take 50mg

Hello, so this is what happened to me after taking this medicine for acne for 3 days.. Today I was going to my aunt's house which is 5th floor. the elevator wasn't working so I went down the stairs. when I reached there.. I literally went blackout. my eyes stopped seeing, my heart was beating fast, I was sweating, I couldn't talk or even call for emergency, I couldn't stand.. I was like am gonna die today right here.. Spironolactone is used to reduce blood pressure, so obviously my bp dropped from normal 80/70. so you can feel that is even risking my heart in the name of curing acne. at this point am mad at myself.. its better I use external creams than internal tablets. I love my kidneys and my heart. cuz they are my vitals and I know there are many people in the hospital wishing to have health. I hope this information helps you before you start these crazy medicines.

How long to take for hirsutism due to pcos ?

Can I take calcium while on Spirololactone

Can try spriolactone and then transfer onto Isotretinoin? Please this question answered would be so helpful to me.

Hello, Dr. Jenny! I am glad I found your channel and this video! Can you have acne scar treatment like CO2 laser while on spironolactone? Hope you can answer my question! Thank you! 🙂

I’ve been taking spironolactone at 50mg for almost my full 180 days if im still seeing acne would you recommend I increase my dosage? I’m also using topical treatments and have a good skin care routine.

Why is no doc talking about dehydration associated with spironolactone? I had to go off the medicine bcos it caused me severe dehydration :(

WHERE are your earrings from?! I'm getting married soon and have been searching everywhere. Please spill the tea 😭

Does this cause issues with fertility later in life?

Can we take it during periods?

Hi dr liu Im taking aldactone 50 mg twice i have pcos and hirsutism so my doctor recommended it. But when i start taking the medication within 2days i got periods. Its continuous with 18 days and blood will come as a clot slightly heavy bleeding.. if i stop the medication bleeding will stop again i start i will cause bleeding again. My question was whats the reason for bleeding and its good or bad?

Hi! I started spironolactone about 2 months ago and my acne has gotten WAY worse, what do I do?

No acne but hirsutism, will spironolactone help??

is there an alternative to spironolactone in pregnancy?

Is it common to retain water after discontinuing spironolactone, and if so how long should it last?

How long should you stop spirolactone before trying for kids

Thanks for the useful video! My cystic hormonal acne cleared up for a few years on spironolactone, then it suddenly came back while I was still on the medication. Any ideas why that might have happened?

Hi I’ve been taking this for almost 3 months it’s working my acne is gone but I’m concerned about how it effect potassium levels ? Can I still eat foods high in potassium or should I just avoid them I love eating avocado and salmon but I’ve been avoiding them because of this

Will i gain weight if i take it ?

Could we combine COCP AND spironolacton ?

Do this drug make your hair grow.

My doctor put me on 25mg daily. I’m not seeing a difference yet but it’s only been 1.5 months. Do you think after 3 months of treatment I will see a difference with 25mg or should I increase the dose now?

Between accutane and Spiro which is first option

Hi I’m breastfeeding my 11 month old, can I take spironolactone?

Hello ma'am! I want to discontinue this medicine..I have been taking aldactone 50 for straight 8 days..how to discontinue?

spironolactone is antiandrogenic,can it be taken rectally as a suppository or as a cream,to avoid the side effects (high potassium), purpose to suppress ISB (inappropriate sexual behaviour in older male)

My daughter is 25 year's and has irregular periods thick hair on chin hair loss and chest very less and even has more hair on body also Can i give spirinolastone Even i have hormonal imbalance same chin and upper lip has thick hair growth please suggest

All I know is I can't take it at night. I end up with the craziest leg cramps and similar symptoms to RSL. I drink a lot of water and a multivitamin💧 so I couldn't really figure out why I had these side effects 😅

Can it cause deepening of the voice? I’m a singer and it’s a great concern of mine…

Can it cause purging?

You can take it while breastfeeding?

Can spironolactone cause breast cancer?

Dr.Liu thank you for the helpful video. My doctor prescribed 100mg but for some reason I didn’t read good and took only 50mg once a day. My breast was very tender and felt swollen. Will these side effect go away if I continue taking it.

Will this help with hair loss?

Hello dr pooja here i m from india Facing acne from last 8 years dr suggested me to take aldactone 100 mg i m taking it from last 2 months but it is making me extremely tired fatigue feeling dizzy fainting etc my weight has been reduced by 4 kg .. but acne has been reduced so well this is the only tablet that have worked for me . I really want to continue the medicine but sideeffects are bothering me so much what should i do now plz help me out?

Is spotting normal ?

If I'm transgender, and suffering from a large amount of body hair... Will Spiro reduce that at all? Because full body laser is WAYYYY too expensive for my ass 😂

Will you gain weight when you stop

I dare you to take this medicine for 2 days run off the stairs or go for gym. you will appreciate your health.