Comments on: More About Spironolactone - Success Story http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/ A Community For Women Dealing With Hair Loss - Help, Hope and Understanding Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:02:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Paula http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-22722 Paula Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:36:02 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-22722 Girls, Spiro can take a long time to kick in so be patient! 4-6 mos is not unheard of and in some women it's longer. Girls, Spiro can take a long time to kick in so be patient! 4-6 mos is not unheard of and in some women it’s longer.

]]> By: Lisa Bowling http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-21476 Lisa Bowling Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:45:22 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-21476 Can you follow the same treatment that Tracy follows if you have Androgenetic Alopecia. Where do you find the shampoo Nizoral... Thabk you Can you follow the same treatment that Tracy follows if you have Androgenetic Alopecia. Where do you find the shampoo Nizoral… Thabk you

]]> By: Su http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-19126 Su Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:27:55 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-19126 Hi, I am really excited about this post, I have been on Aldactone, great improvement in my skin but my hair was not improving at all, I miss my hair, it used to be so thick...I will probably up my dose, but i have been off of it for a while now 7 to 8 days and I noticed so much bloating and weight gain...I am very worried about that, as i lost so much weight last year and i do not want to gain it back...also was considering having children...in any case, the reason for my post is to find out why Tracy was on Metformin...what does that take care of...what is IR, would like to learn if I need to add more to my treatment...I plan on adding Nizoral as well to stop DHT in the scalp as she said with the increased aldactone... hope it helps. Hi,

I am really excited about this post, I have been on Aldactone, great improvement in my skin but my hair was not improving at all, I miss my hair, it used to be so thick…I will probably up my dose, but i have been off of it for a while now 7 to 8 days and I noticed so much bloating and weight gain…I am very worried about that, as i lost so much weight last year and i do not want to gain it back…also was considering having children…in any case, the reason for my post is to find out why Tracy was on Metformin…what does that take care of…what is IR, would like to learn if I need to add more to my treatment…I plan on adding Nizoral as well to stop DHT in the scalp as she said with the increased aldactone… hope it helps.

]]> By: Lisa Turner http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-17425 Lisa Turner Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:50:56 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-17425 I could not take spironolactone at first either, but I started at 15mg and work my up to 200mg over the next few months. I am now on 200mg and it does not bother me at all. I am just wondering how long it takes to help your hair, I have been on it for 3 months and my hair is still falling out. Lisa I could not take spironolactone at first either, but I started at 15mg and work my up to 200mg over the next few months. I am now on 200mg and it does not bother me at all. I am just wondering how long it takes to help your hair, I have been on it for 3 months and my hair is still falling out.

Lisa

]]> By: Leah K http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-16101 Leah K Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:16:13 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-16101 My endo gave me spiro for my hair loss. He started me on 50mg a day. I don't know why I am so sensitive, but it gave my heart palpitations which completely scared me. I would wake up in the middle of the night thinking my heart was going to come out of my chest and then other times I would have chest pains and feel like I couldn't breath. Weird! My endo said to take 15mg for two weeks and then up my dose to 25mg a day. My question is, should I even bother? I hear it takes 200 mg to help with androgenetic alopecia. I fear I might have a heart attack at that dose. Or, do you think since I am sensitive to it a lower dose might be effective. My endo gave me spiro for my hair loss. He started me on 50mg a day. I don’t know why I am so sensitive, but it gave my heart palpitations which completely scared me. I would wake up in the middle of the night thinking my heart was going to come out of my chest and then other times I would have chest pains and feel like I couldn’t breath. Weird! My endo said to take 15mg for two weeks and then up my dose to 25mg a day. My question is, should I even bother? I hear it takes 200 mg to help with androgenetic alopecia. I fear I might have a heart attack at that dose. Or, do you think since I am sensitive to it a lower dose might be effective.

]]> By: Amber Lyn http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-11732 Amber Lyn Fri, 23 May 2008 14:33:10 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-11732 Just a thought ladies. I am on topical spirolactone. I did not want the internal effects from the pill form and I plan on having more babies. The internal spiro can cause genital malformations in male fetuses. I use it in combination with Rogaine. I've been on treatment for about 4 months now. The only improvement that I've noted so far is that the texture of the hair around my face is returning to normal. I do not feel any increased thickness yet. Anyhow, there used to be a Dr. Lee on the internet that would prescribe it for women all over but he only takes women in this California area now. My dermatologist had not heard of it so I informed her and she prescribed it for me. You just have to find a pharmacist that can mix it for you. Wellness pharmacies can. I hope this helps. Just a thought ladies. I am on topical spirolactone. I did not want the internal effects from the pill form and I plan on having more babies. The internal spiro can cause genital malformations in male fetuses. I use it in combination with Rogaine. I’ve been on treatment for about 4 months now. The only improvement that I’ve noted so far is that the texture of the hair around my face is returning to normal. I do not feel any increased thickness yet. Anyhow, there used to be a Dr. Lee on the internet that would prescribe it for women all over but he only takes women in this California area now. My dermatologist had not heard of it so I informed her and she prescribed it for me. You just have to find a pharmacist that can mix it for you. Wellness pharmacies can. I hope this helps.

]]> By: Marianne http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-11027 Marianne Wed, 21 May 2008 01:52:45 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-11027 I have been on Spironolactone for a year and a half and I do find it helps maintain the amount of hair on my head (rather than encourage regrowth) which I would be happy with if it was safe. I also read that it has been found to cause tumors when tested on rats, and as I have a history of breast cancer in my family, I am considering coming off it. I am also thinking about trying for a baby and I'm worried that it will affect that too. If anyone has any advice on pregnancy and side effects of Spironolactone I would be really grateful. I have been on Spironolactone for a year and a half and I do find it helps maintain the amount of hair on my head (rather than encourage regrowth) which I would be happy with if it was safe. I also read that it has been found to cause tumors when tested on rats, and as I have a history of breast cancer in my family, I am considering coming off it. I am also thinking about trying for a baby and I’m worried that it will affect that too. If anyone has any advice on pregnancy and side effects of Spironolactone I would be really grateful.

]]> By: JHayle http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-10601 JHayle Sun, 18 May 2008 13:43:25 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-10601 I've read that Spirolactone causes tumors in rats? How safe is it, especially if it causes all those side effects? Is the concern about cancer causing tumors the bigger one? I’ve read that Spirolactone causes tumors in rats? How safe is it, especially if it causes all those side effects? Is the concern about cancer causing tumors the bigger one?

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-9299 Jennifer Thu, 08 May 2008 23:53:11 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/spironolactone-success-story/#comment-9299 Tracy, Do you take the generic or brand name Spirolactone? I have been on spirolactone for a month and a half 100 mg a day. I also begin using rogaine 5% foam. I had to beg my doc to put me on this drug. Do you think I should ask for a stronger dose? Where do you get that shampoo at? Thanks Tracy,
Do you take the generic or brand name Spirolactone? I have been on spirolactone for a month and a half 100 mg a day. I also begin using rogaine 5% foam. I had to beg my doc to put me on this drug. Do you think I should ask for a stronger dose? Where do you get that shampoo at?
Thanks

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