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My doctor just prescribed me with spironolactone but my parents are worried about me taking the pill due to the many side effects. Has anyone ever tried this pill to treat HS? Did you experience any side effects? Do you know of any alternative medication?

posted February 24, 2023
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My first week taking them I had headaches but other than that, I had some minor weightloss (due to it be a diuretic) years later no effects.

posted February 24, 2023
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That has worked for me for about 4 years now. I take spironolactone and a birth control pill (even though I had a hysterectomy) it keeps the inflammation down. It took about 10 years to find a combo of meds that work for me.

posted February 24, 2023
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