How long do you have to take Spiro?

[caligirl23]

Hi there,

I too am on Spironolactone generic for aldactone, and it is working great. My only question is how long did you have to take the medication? Is this something I will have to take for the rest of my life? I asked my dermatologist he said no that I had to wait until he felt my skin was under control and than slowly ween me off of it. But I wanted to hear from someone who has actually had the experiance. I'm 27 and been dealing with acne for 9 years now. I really do not want to have to deal with it another 9 years.

[skimom]

Well I have questions for you but no real answers. If you magically outgrow your acne then it won't come back when you stop. I finally outgrew my acne after my 2nd child but I was in my thirties. Up till that time I was never clear for long without hormonal control.

What dosage are you on? Does it make you tired?

[caligirl23]

I am on 100mg a day. I don't feel any more tired than usual. I am hoping that I can get off. By next year I may not be working at a place where I have health insurance and am worried how I will get my prescriptions without insurance.

[LisaMarie982001]

I don't want to upset you but i heard frm some people on hear before that you will have to stay on it. Some on this board has been taking it for years i cant remmember who though. I don't have insurance and I only pay $30. It's really not that bad.

[caligirl23]

Well if I have to keep taking it than I will it's better than having acne. $30 isn't bad but how much do you pay to go see the Dr. to get the RX? Currently My derm makes me go everymonth to get a new prescription. With my co-pay I don't mind but when I don't have insurance I wonder how much the visit will be.