2007-02-10 15:02:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic usually used in conjunction with other drugs for treatment of high blood pressure, primarily because it causes potassium-retention, which other diuretics do not. So, if high potassium is somehow beneficial for treatment of adult acne, then I guess that might make sense.
2007-02-10 15:13:14 · answer #1 · answered by citizen insane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-27 00:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by Vonda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I took it after I came off acutane. I had some side effects and stopped taking it and later that year, I developed two kidney stones. Not sure if it was related, but I never had that problem before, but all I know is that you it's a form of a waterpill.
If this doesn't work for you, ask your dermotologist about Ziana- a new topical acne gel. It works wonders and believe me I have tried everything.
Good Luck.
2007-02-10 15:36:53 · answer #3 · answered by maria s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try 2 tbls. apple cider vinegar in a glass of water 2 x day. Gets rid of acne and dandruff. Has 93 vitamins and minerals. Read about acv on the web.
2007-02-10 15:09:39 · answer #4 · answered by glenda576 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I looked this up in my nursing drug book. I knew it was a diuretic, but had never heard of it being used for acne. It is listed for an off-label acne tretment.
2007-02-10 15:37:36 · answer #5 · answered by SweetGin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋