What is your most effective dose of SPIRO?

03-29-2007, 02:59 PM

I wanted to hear if the thin women like myself 100lbs and 5'2" are on the same dose of Spiro as those patients that wiegh over 200lbs?
I am currently on 100mg once a day (just started this month) and already see a big difference.
I was wondering if I should increase the dose to 200mg or if that would be unnecessary?
Are the other thin cysters on 100mg or 200mg of spiro.

Thanks!!!

My meds are:
100mg of Spiro daily
Yasmin
Both were started this month

tlw1978 · 03-31-2007, 05:25 PM

Hi freedom,

I am thin - 5'9" and 135lbs. I take Spironolactone 50mg twice a day. It has really helped with acne and hair growth. I'm also curious to know if increasing the dose would help even more.

Has anyone seen a benefit from taking 200mg of Spironolactone per day?

Thanks!

03-31-2007, 09:34 PM

The studies have shown that the highest dose and MOST effective dose is 200mg/day divided into 100mg twice a day.
How long have you been on 50mg BID?(twice a day).
If you have been on it for more than 2-3 months. Ask your doctor if she/he will increse it to the maximum dose. The most common side effect at that dose is spotting during your period if you are not on birth control and Nausea.

Best of LUCK!!!

04-12-2007, 01:42 AM

59 views and only one response?
Come on Ladies---I need your help?
I would like to know what your most effective dose has been?
I don't want to increase my own dose unless it is needed. I have had great results with 50mg twice a day but would consider increasing the dose if other patients around my weight (100lbs) have been on 100mg twice a day.

Thanks!!

TomorrowIsAnotherDay · 04-20-2007, 04:03 AM

I'm on the equivalent of 25mg of Spiro thanks to my BCP Yaz. I have def. seen an improvement in how much cystic acne I get. I'm going to see my Gyno this coming Monday to ask to be put on Spiro. I'm really curious about the doseage for girls our size as well. From what I've read the doseage with most results is 100mg-200mg

TrishainAZ · 04-20-2007, 12:25 PM

Sorry, I have viewed this, but I've just never been on Spiro (don't even know what it is!)

ladyevenstar · 04-23-2007, 06:47 PM

I am a relatively thin cyster at 5'2" and 110lbs. I've been on 100mg for awhile and definitely saw results but not nearly enough, so I just switched to 200mg last week. I'll let you know how it goes . . .

mandirae23 · 05-12-2007, 03:32 PM

A side effect of Spiro is a lack of menstrual cycles (or a delay). So, if you add more of the med to your body, make sure to compensate with other meds. I currently take only 50mg, but really should be taking 100mg. If I were to increase it, I'd have to increase the Met ER and it's already taking a huge toll on my body. So I still deal with excess facial hair on a daily basis.