After multiple courses of antibiotic treatments, and a suggestion that I go on acutane, I found a wonderful dermatologist who prescribed aldactone for my hormonal acne. He explained that the drug binds to the receptors on my oil glands, blocking the hormones from binding there and activating them. My skin has been clear for several years now. It's been necessary to increase the dosage over time, but it's really been a miracle drug for me. I was surprised not to see this listed as one of its uses. The added bonus is that this drug comes in several generic forms, since it's been around for so long, so the treatment is less expensive than any other I've tried---and 100 times more effective! Published: June 05, 2008 ::

My dermatologist prescribed this drug for perioral acne. It worked great for the acne but I had severe thirst and terrible mood swings with loss of energy and excess fatigue - something I have never had trouble with in the past. I have been off the medication for a month now and I feel SO much better. I was surprised that this drug so adversely affected my mood. I would rather have the acne! I may have been more susceptible to the meds because I exercise (and hence sweat) a lot. Published: October 30, 2007 ::

I have only been on this medicine for a week and I can tell a huge difference on how fast facial hair is growing. Published: November 07, 2007 ::

STOPPED SWELLING ABOVE ANKLES. Published: September 30, 2007 ::

For me... results. So far, cannot see the down side. Published: September 18, 2007 ::

I started taking this RX due to hair growth on my lip area and chin area. I have only been on this RX for 35 days, I am unsure if has presented any positive delay in any hair growth, as I still have some hair growth, but as I have been informed it will delay if not curtail any further "New" hair growth, so it is undetermined if I would have had additional hair growth without the RX, so I choose to continue taking the RX in hopes that the hair growth will cease in new areas other than the small areas I have now. I will keep you informed if anything changes. Published: May 01, 2008 ::

I was diagnosed with PCOS and endometriosis three years ago. I took cocktail after cocktail of different combinations of medication and estrogen/anti-cancer pills...EVERYTHING! There is no pill better than Aldactone. It gives visible/physical results like no other med can! It's unbelievable. Published: February 19, 2008 ::

I was prescribed this medication 10 days ago and since then, I have had shortness of breath, decreased lung capacity, and severe diarrhea. I can't lay down in bed because it feels like I'm underwater. This was prescribed by my doctor in addition to Lotrel 10/40. I felt better without taking it when I did stop for a day, and when I began to take the regular dosage 2x a day, there was no sleep for me and extreme shortness of breath, swelling, and shear panic that I was having a heart attack. I do not recommend this medication if you are already on something else for HBP. I see my doctor this morning and I am taking this medication back to him. Published: August 19, 2008 ::

It works for the swelling in my ankles, but the severe hair loss and itching skin are unacceptable. Published: April 01, 2008 ::

No problems, my doctor wants me to stay on it for other benefits it has. Am worried about being on this drug indefinately tho. Published: June 23, 2008 ::