So anyone experiencing this, get prescribed iron supplements!! Not long after taking the extensions out I ended up getting pregnant back to back with my 2 children. The content of this website is intended to provide accurate, up-to-date and scientifically-based information on all aspects of hair loss. Some people stop the treatment for a period of time until it goes away, and then goes back on the treatment with no gynecomastia occurring. I have easily lost well over 1/2 of the hair on my head. Thank you for looking that up. Did you notice that your hair started coming out a lot more than usual (in the shower, in your hands when you touched your hair, etc.) You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions. She confined that yes, spironolactone can cause hair loss. There are many people who shed excessively on spiro, even those who take it for hair-loss (it's also prescribed to help with this). Listed below are the top 10 most common side effects of spironolactone and how to manage them. I've taken EVERY medication with the exception of Accutane, but find that Spironolactone works the best (in conjunction with Tazarac and Benzaclyn). Applies to the following strengths: 25 mg; 100 mg; 50 mg; 25 mg/5 mL. Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. We cover a wide range of styles and shed types such as barns, utility sheds, cabins, and playhouses. I weigh between 120-125 lbs, so I guess I could potentially see results from a decreased dosage of 25mg -- especially because, like you said, I'm already on OTC which regulates hormones. But, things are not worse and they look like they could be heading in the right direction. She also said I may have to be on Spirno for life. Hi, Id like to give you some hope. Any treatment for androgenetic alopecia that works has the potential to cause a dread shed. The mandatory 2-3 month waiting period has been temporarily waived. Privacy Policy. I initially thought that is was because of stress due to the pandemic. display: none !important; These drug companies need to put warning labels on this prescription to protect us from these hidden side effects (before we take them.). It WILL get better. It is also an anti-androgen, which means it stops male hormones, such as testosterone, from working. At 50 I am seeing hair shedding and visible thinning that wasn't there before. My acne was largely reduced (which is great, but I have the type of skin in which ANY acneno matter how smallleaves a mark. Treatment of edematous conditions in patients with nephrotic syndrome when treatment of the underlying disease, restriction of fluid and sodium intake, and the use of other diuretics do not provide an adequate response. My question is when my insurance run out how will I be able to get ahold of this medication ? I have not tried Vitex or biotin supplements yet Oh lord!!! I was on spironolactone for acne as well for two years, and like you, lost about 50% of my hair. The dose of this drug should remain unchanged if a second diuretic is added. I think I will stay on the 25 mg/day for now since it seems to be working and only increase my dose if I start breaking out. After about 3-4 weeks it cleared it up my skin completely and I was completely clear for 4 months, then my skin started to break out again but not as bad as before. 2 So, how does it work? I'm anemic and have other issues. My cousin shared a really good App (iphone) called Think Dirty Xhop Clean and has helped me in picking clean products that don't have chemicals in the ingredients so I know for sure its not.my bair products. J.C., - did the hair you lost while being on the spiro grow back? i think the fact that I constantly wear my hair in a bun and rarely brush it is making it worse. I have never suffered with any type of hair loss and Im not taking any other medication that could be causing this. It doesnt look that bad.. Fast forward about 4 months and I notice thinning spots on my temples. Posted by 3 days ago. The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people who take Keflex and Spironolactone have. I did notice biotin at a high potency (5000mg, I believe) made my hair grow faster, but it also made me irritable and anxious, so I stopped. A small proportion of patients do have shedding when starting treatment and find one year later that the androgenetic alopecia has progressed and the hair density is worse. It is normal to lose around 100 hairs a day. Im so upset Definitely wont cant believe he gave me this knowing my condition. I got put on Spiro (a.k.a. I noticed that my hair goes in shedding cycles throughout the year, before I was on spiro. Treatment of edematous conditions in patients with congestive heart failure who are only partially responsive to or intolerant of other therapeutic measures or who are taking digitalis when other therapies are considered inappropriate. I second the other poster's recommendation for biotin. Its crazy. The shedding didnt get better until I started the iron supplements. As well, people who wash their hair once per week are going to be able to appreciated subtle differences much easier than people who wash their hair daily. Maintenance dose: Patients tolerant of initial dose: May increase to 50 mg orally once a day as clinically indicated. Arghh. Thanks! Exercise and get the blood pumping to your face and scalp daily, this is crucial.. Take magnesium and vitamin c,d, a multi but Try not to over do it with supplements. All rights reserved. i rarely brush it, I know sounds bad : ( lol, but my hair is frizzy and should be naturally curly so if I brush it, let's just say it looks bad, lol. It does, to me, but I also could be imagining it because I'm so freaked out by the volume of hairs coming out of my head. But, he did decide to put me on 50 mg. of Spiro 2x/day to see if it would at least improve the hirsutism (excess hair). This leads to zits. Treatment of edematous conditions in patients with liver cirrhosis accompanied by edema and/or ascites. Doses greater than 100 mg/day generally do not provide additional reductions in blood pressure. Log In Sign Up. Some treatments not only cause a dread shed but cause hairs that were not in the telogen phase to also be booted out of the scalp. Well, the jurys still out on that one. A lot of dermatology is educated guessing. I have been on Spironolactone and the oral contraceptive Yaz for two and a half months. Hopefully the shedding stops soon--and if the 25mg continues to keep my acne at bay, that would be great too. I am heart broken because its given me beautiful skin, so I feel torn between trying to save my hair or having clear skin. It continued with highs and lows. cephalexin oral brand names and other generic formulations include: Biocef Oral, Cefanex Oral, C-Lexin Oral, ED A-Ceph Oral, Entaceph Oral, Keflet Oral, Keflex Oral, Panixine DisperDose Oral, Zartan Oral. The general advice for most patients with androgenetic alopecia who start minoxidil or an antiandrogen or laser therapy and experience increased shedding in the first 1-2 months is to keep going with therapy. I may have noticed a bit of shedding myself, but it's hard to say because you get a bit paranoid on any new medication. Sometimes it comes out in lil clumps i definately feel like my hair is thin now and not thick and beautiful as everyone used to say to me . I've been on 150mg for the past three months and I believe that's what made it worse (before then I hadn't really noticed any hair thinning). Here are my personal brand recommendations: -Burt's Bees (the real Burt's Bees, not the "GUD" spinoff brand). My guess is that the hair that fell out during the Spiro dread shed came back. Try to have a change of scenery if possible and stay hydrated. When I started, I was instructed to start on 25mg for a week before I upped to 50mg. 5. kash0075 1 yr. ago. We are more than our hair :). Socatastic 1 yr. ago. So because Im having my period again my whole body is off. My husband made me quit taking it & Im glad he did bc it now is going back to normal after stopping it after the 10th day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 600+ medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. My dermatologist said that it was not the medication and that the medication was actually used for hair lost. I've been on 25 mg/day for a week and I'm still shedding. You are using an out of date browser. After reading this thread and knowing that hair loss is listed as a possible side-effect, Ive stopped taking it today. It was really disheartening to see everyone saying it took years so hopefully this will help someone. You are absolutely not the only person to deal with this. All down the drain:(((. Suspension: Oral: Initial: 20 to 75 mg/day in 1 or 2 divided doses; may titrate at 2-week intervals as needed based on response and tolerability. For patients with androgenetic alopecia who start treatment, increased hair shedding is generally viewed as a good thing. I tried taking saw palmetto to help but it made my hair greasy. In other good news, I switched from 50 mg/day to 25 mg/day when the shedding began, and after being on 25 mg/day for over a month, my skin is still really clear. I now have less than 50% of the hair that I had before starting on Spironolactone. I am sensitive to hormonal changes and it always causes hair loss whether it be child birth or birth control. or have you just gradually noticed thinning without increased shedding? I hate this drug, and I'm on your dose. When you look closely at the scalps of males and females with androgenetic alopecia (especially early stages of AGA), one will notice that a higher than normal proportion of cells are in the shedding phase of the hair growth cycle (i.e. Please try to stay positive and hopeful. Im devastated. 2h 30min. Aldactone) about four months ago. Initial diagnostic measure to provide presumptive evidence of primary hyperaldosteronism while patients are on normal diets. Hi there, thank you so much for these posts. Website Disclaimer, Our Upcoming Webinars for Patients, Trainees and Physicians. Hormones are a slow and tricky process. Happened to me too. (I'm also on Ortho-tricyclen and Tazorac, both of which I've used years.) Spiro affects the hair follicles/hormones so I am almost sure this is the cause! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); So, who am I? I have been taking Finasteride (Propecia) for a little over a year for hair re-growth, I've tried minoxidil and another European hair regrowth serum but find the upkeep to be too taxing and I really don't want to walk around with greasy or crispy looking hair every day. Within just a few weeks I was noticing less dark hairs on my face and jawline; the fine, white-ish hair under my jaw all but disappeared (so, I guess from that standpoint, Spironolactone for hair loss DOES work, ha!). 1,914. Ikarus said: I didn't ask for a judgement or an opinion, I asked about the dread shed and the regrowth after the shed. I literally got it a week after it ended. Did you have your hormone levels checked before you started taking spiro? Tell your doctor. * Approximation only. The amount of time I spend obsessing over my hair loss is crazy. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Nearly 4 years of doing damage control since removing the extensions and here I am in the exact same situation. I've just increased to 100mg/day and im still shedding like crazy (its been nearly a month of this!) WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health. 1/2. You must log in or register to reply here. Hopefully, recovery is possible. About spironolactone. Just read your post again and the "estrogen dominance" line caught my eye. It worked wonders I absolutely LOVED it, cleared my acne, reduced my body hair, I no longer had oily skin. May 13-June 2. I now have a much wider part that now goes down the entire back of my head. I would highly suggest getting off the medication. It seems to help with the drying effect of the shampoo. She looked at my previous blood work and said it was fine, but increasing my iron may help. Then I started experiencing excessive hair shedding about 5 weeks ago (about 5 months into treatment). Just wanted to share my experience! All was well and my skin cleared beautifully. display: none; Spironolactone is used in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It's not something that is really all that abnormal - it just looks abnormal. Doing all the "right" (and expensive) things. This is not common but always needs to be considered. Black says it's a first-generation cephalosporin that inhibits cell wall synthesis in certain bacteria. Spironolactone can cause this phenomenon sometimes and so can minoxidil. Ozflygirl I know how you feel, it is just awful. Will update after a few months. I shed a lot anyway so for me to actually notice hair loss means a LOT is coming out. Wow, I am so relieved to have found this thread! I agree with GG that you should talk to your doctor about lowering your dose. I upped my dosage to 75 mg's from 50's mg's. The link is on the bottom right of every page. But I would rather have acne than lose my hair. That's what it means to be human. I hope that helps. It burned, stung & felt raw. With medical big data and proven AI algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. I don't know if it has to do with The medication because I was shedding before. She said to keep an eye on my weight (don't lose any more since I'm petite and increase my protein). I am also taking some other drugs (levothyroxoid since teens, Yasmin bcp, Wellbutrin, Retin-A which I just heard can cause hair loss??? ) In this style, we have wider overhangs on the gables and eaves and have provided . But as we have seen above, increased shedding is expected with these therapies. I will update in a few months, good luck to you all and Im so sorry this happened to us all! This is particularly true for those who experience a true drug induced prolonged telogen effluvium from use of these treatments. Im sorry that happened to you :( but glad the shedding stopped! Of course, each of these situations should be reviewed with the hair specialist on a case by case basis. She said it was not the Spiron because it should help with hair loss. Did your hair stop shedding?! Expert advice is needed in these challenging cases. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of eHealthMe.com's terms of service and privacy policy. I was desperate to connect with somebody (anybody!) She suggested I do spironolactone, I agreed. 11-14-2017, 02:14 PM. Also, I was prescribed iron supplements because blood tests showed that Spiro depleted my iron, which I think is a possible reason for hair loss? rosasharon, I totally know what you mean. I think I've read as much as I can on this drug. Take a multivitamin, too. Yeah you'd think that with the millions of dollars l'oreal makes they would make some quality products but.alas, just another big name company making money. Don't use the typical drugstore "strengthening" shampoos--in my experience (and admittedly I have weird hair--coarse, thick, oily at roots, dry at ends), it just weighed hair down and didn't really help because the "strengthening" ingredients were at the bottom of the list. I have experienced some smaller, regular-looking zits, but they are the kind that clears in 2 days with some benzoyl peroxide, so I'm still thrilled. These hairs are waiting their turn to shed. The former reduces the amount of DHT on our scalp while the latter blocks the remaning DHT at the receptor sites.]. What is the strength of CaroSpir (spironolactone) oral suspension? Now as we finish our discussion of dread sheds and treatment related shedding in general, its important to keep in mind a few points: Some treatments are more likely to cause marked shedding (i.e. My doctor was actually hesitant to put me on it because he felt: 1) Even though I complained of thinning hair, I hid it well he couldnt see it. eHealthMe is studying from 102,034 Spironolactone users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more. Rosuvastatin (Crestor) 5 to 40 mg daily. and our For the record I have probably the most regular menstrual cycle there is. I've seen and heard of Shea mositure and of course burt's bee's. Supplements wont fix this. I was on Spironolactone for over 6 years for acne. Thank you! It may not display this or other websites correctly. Spironolactone pills help many women, especially whose hair loss starts before menopause but takes many months. I'm hoping it goes away cause I can't go back to having that terrible cystic acne :/ I read that spironolactone when used for female hair loss does cause initial "dread shed" but that should stop at 3-4 months and then you see regrowth/stabilization. Im scared. Has anyone experiened hair loss on spironolactone. 27. And how do I keep my BP levels normals while taking this pill if I were to go into the military ? So i started on 25mg/day of spiro back in feb and i didnt experience any significant shedding until about a month after i upped my dose to 75mg/day. Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks. The American Acne Association does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This is what the 'dread shed' or 'immediate telogen release is all about. We also use a variety of materials to build ours . see full image. Spironolactone Keflex and Spironolactone drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data Summary: Drug interactions are reported among people who take Keflex and Spironolactone. Book 5.0 10 reviews Locdnwitdee 9.2 mi 2022 E Slaughter Lane, Austin, 78747 Loc Retwist (Med - Large) This service comes with a wash. $40.00. You may want to try cutting your dose in half for a few weeks and see what happens. Lower your dosage? Adding spiro on top of that could be pushing you too far over the edge and giving you a case of estrogen dominance. Since it doesn't seem to be working on the other issues any longer this may be the time to taper my dose and get off this stuff for good. The higher dose worked and my skin looked great, no oil, and pores size decreased. (Just got it.). It is often used in acne. hide. I think thats worth repeating: Any treatment for androgenetic alopecia that works has the potential to cause a dread shed. I recently began taking Spironolactone 50mg two wks ago for my acne. 30min . } This blood work showed no deficiencies but she suggested I take Viviscal Pro vitamins (expensive) and prescribed a topical prescription that's a combo of Finasteride 0.1% and Minoxidil 7% (it gave me some new baby hairs, but also turned my blonde hair an orange hue). I am finally off Spiro after a few years of beautiful, perfect skin (sigh). Hi everyone, Im posting because this thread was the only thing that made me feel sane when I was losing my hair, and I was DESPERATE for someone to update so heres my story - I hope it helps someone! Here is the caveat: you are also on OTC which is already supposed to change your hormone levels in the direction that would clear your acne. But Im scared about the future. I'm 51 years old so I blamed it on hormonal changes. And have you noticed thinning of your hair, or do you think you are making new hair that's rapidly replacing the shedding hair? My scalp started feeling irritated right away. article p{ For more information, please see our I hope this story helps anyone who may still be on the fence about if hair loss is related to this medication. see full image. So relieved. Spironolactone can cause high blood potassium. Feb 24, 2019. If you are female, sixty percent respond to five percent. Spiro is often prescribed to treat hair loss. I do have other signs of . Oil production on my face and scalp also diminished. This type of hair loss is also called male pattern balding and female pattern hair loss. Check for more interactions with the Drug Interaction Checker, Never use this combination of drugs because of high risk for dangerous interaction, Potential for serious interaction; regular monitoring by your doctor required or alternate medication may be needed, Potential for significant interaction (monitoring by your doctor is likely required), Interaction is unlikely, minor, or nonsignificant, Pill Identifier Tool Quick, Easy, Pill Identification, Drug Interaction Tool Check Potential Drug Interactions, Pharmacy Locator Tool Including 24 Hour, Pharmacies. Thankfully, reducing my dose hasn't caused me to break out at all and my skin is still almost completely clear. That makes sense to me because my testosterone levels were never elevated before starting spiro. Loved it! I am 42 and have had acne on and off since the age of 13. Not sure if you will get benefits from every other day usage, on two percent. I will never ever touch that pill ever again. When I initially asked my doctor about the hair loss, she said this medication should help with hair loss and suggested we test my thyroid and it was dismissed. Did your hair grow back? I literally put no heat on my hair and have styled it with mouse and a diffuser on cool for years. I'm starting to become obsessed with it. One thing to remember is hair can take a bit to regulate its cycles after a bout of hair loss, so dont be surprised if you see yourself shedding short hairs. This is such a frustrating situation to be in, particularly when I'm seeing such great results in my skin. I stopped today and feel fearful as I have never seen so much hair fall out of my head. 2020 Copyright Online Health Networks, Inc. All Rights reserved. But my derm seemed to think 50mg was already a pretty low dose and appropriate for my size. I even started doing a LED red light therapy at home this week for about 20 minutes a day. I normally have really thick hair that grows quickly but I've noticed in the past month that it's gotten very thin, I'm shedding more frequently and I can tell that my scalp is more obvious. Not every single person who has shedding with treatment will find that the hair density improves at a time point 6 to 12 months into the future. Spiro Results. report. For those who experienced hair loss/shedding on spironolactone / Aldactone, did you push through the shedding phase and find that it eventually stopped? var vnsslphrilkdc6wp,vnsslphrilkdc6wp_poll=function(){var r=0;return function(n,l){clearInterval(r),r=setInterval(n,l)}}();!function(e,t,n){if(e.getElementById(n)){vnsslphrilkdc6wp_poll(function(){if(window['om_loaded']){if(!vnsslphrilkdc6wp){vnsslphrilkdc6wp=new OptinMonsterApp();return vnsslphrilkdc6wp.init({"u":"20554.368288","staging":0,"dev":0,"beta":0});}}},25);return;}var d=false,o=e.createElement(t);o.id=n,o.src="//a.optnmnstr.com/app/js/api.min.js",o.onload=o.onreadystatechange=function(){if(!d){if(!this.readyState||this.readyState==="loaded"||this.readyState==="complete"){try{d=om_loaded=true;vnsslphrilkdc6wp=new OptinMonsterApp();vnsslphrilkdc6wp.init({"u":"20554.368288","staging":0,"dev":0,"beta":0});o.onload=o.onreadystatechange=null;}catch(t){}}}};(document.getElementsByTagName("head")[0]||document.documentElement).appendChild(o)}(document,"script","omapi-script"); So I just found out my alopecia is hormonal and my doctor has decided to try Spiro to fix the testosterone and dht problem that effects my hair . Now, keep in mind that patients who wash their hair daily may not be able tell they are having increased shedding if the dread shed is mild. drug interactions checker>cephalexin oral and spironolactone-hydrochlorothiazide oral interactions. Although we attempt to provide accurate and up-to-date information, no guarantee is made to that effect. This time I made an appt with the dermatologist (not her PA) because the hair loss was so drastic at this point and I wanted a second opinion. My skin is FINALLY starting to clear, and I really don't want to stop taking spiro just as it's beginning to work. In this case the shedding does not stop at month 3 -4. And If I were to go to basic for 2-3 months would my hair fall out from not taking it ? They slap a new name onto the same product. Read More, *To cover all legal schmegal bases: I may receive a commission from purchases made using links found in this article and around this site. display: block !important; Your body needs time to adjust to a dose. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I dont know yet if it will continue to remain moderately clear, but Id rather have my hair. No portion of this page may be duplicated without consent. Some experts recommend a starting dose of 12.5 mg once daily and generally do not exceed 50 mg once daily in the absence of primary aldosteronism (Calhoun 2019). I'm thinking of buying saw palmetto (which is supposed to do what the spiro does, and yet, here I am, thinning at the crown) or horse chestnut supplements to help. It's been about 4 months since the derm appointment and I seem to be in another TE phase with large clumps in the shower and overall thinning. I have been taking iron and a million other things religiously ;(. Duration of therapy: Treatment should be continued for at least 2 weeks to achieve a maximum response. I didn't ask for a judgement or an opinion, I asked about the dread shed and the regrowth after the shed. I do think I have some degree of TE (telegium effluvium) so I am taking Nutrafol hair supps (which are pricy/may switch to a less expensive hair growth supp after I see how these go for a month). Subscribe to Drugs.com newsletters for the latest medication news, new drug approvals, alerts and updates. There are vitamins out there specifically for hair, skin and nails. Minoxidil, spironolactone, PRP, laser, finasteride, dutasteride, flutamide, bicalutamide - they all carry with them the potential to cause a dread shed. I was done. P.S. And when will the hairs regrow? Distract yourself from this. The shedding lasted for a little over a month, and I was panic-stricken almost every day. eHealthMe is studying from 14,742 Keflex users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more. Also, I had stuff that pointed to issues with it like my pony tail was significantly smaller, my . Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. This is called a drug induced telogen effluvium and can look similar to a dread shed and is challenging to differentiate from a simple dread shed phenomenon. All rights reserved. Sending you strength. r/FemaleHairLoss. My hair had actually never looked so bad. So long story short, I've been off it for 2 full weeks after tapering down for a few months, and my hair is coming out in clumps. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The thinning is mainly on my crown and temples. 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