oral spiro 25, 50 to 100mg daily

[Julius]

I was wondering if anyone on this forum is taking oral spiro?

 

Does it really stop hairloss and even regrow hair?

 

Cheers

[splitting hairs]

Using Spironolactone to treat hairloss is unlicensed. This basically means that it hasn't been approved to treat hairloss because there is either a lack of evidence in the form of clinical trials, or because the side effects mean the cost versus benefit thing means it isn't worth taking.

 

To be honest, spironolactone is primarily used for high blood pressure. It does have anti-androgen properties, but it would need to be taken at a high dose. Personally, I wouldn't bother with it - it can mess with your blood pressure and your potassium - and even then, the anti- androgen effect is likely to be small.

 

Why not consider propecia instead. It's an anti-androgen, it's approved to treat hairloss and clinical trials have shown it to be highly effective.

 

whatever you do, research thoroughly, and get your medication from a doctor - not over the internet!!!

 

Good luck.

[Julius]

I have heard one doctor say that it is very effective for women but the gyno is a real worry for men.