Stopping Spiro
Has anyone stopped taking Spiro? I took it for 2.5 years and then started recently getting weird side effects (major fatigue, aches, nausea, headaches, etc). My doctor told me to stop and I did. I fell better than I have in a long time. But now I am freaked out that it will hurt me long term. Has anyone else stopped Spiro and been ok? I'm still on Met, lasix, and lexapro so I am hoping that these keep me healthy.
Any replies would be much appreciated!
Isn't there an alternative to spiro? I don't remember what it's called but it starts with an F?
Sorry I'm not much help, I'm waiting until I'm done TTC to try either.
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I tried spiro before and didn't last long on it at all. I started to feel unwell and broke out in hives.It was so disappointing, I was so hopeful that it would help. Now I have to list it as an allergy, and people always ask "What on earth were you on Spiro for!?" It's such a slap in the face to explain it each time.
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the alternate is called Flutamide. you might want to try it, it works like spiro so you might be able to tolerate it better.
I stopped taking Spiro recently as I had concerns following breast cancer treatment. I was on the highest allowable dose and had been on it for over ten years. I stopped the dose abruptly under doctor's approval. The biggest issue I've had is an increase in hair removal.
I'm restarting spiro tonight since I've been off most of my PCOS meds for over 6 months, my boyfriend is asking me not to though since the carcinogen bit. Is the alternative a carcinogen too?
I stopped taking spiro for a month. I didn't gain any weight or anything, but the acne I had prior to taking the drug returned. I went back on it fairly quickly so its tough to say what the long-term effects would have been, but my doctor assured me that there wouldn't be any serious consequences.
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