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What's the best dosage for spirolactone when it comes to treating acne? 100mg?
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50-100mg: Most dermatologists prescribe anywhere between 50 and 100mg a day. It is particuarly effective when there is a relatively strong hormonal component to your acne. Make sure to have your blood tested occasionally (especially if you are on it long enough) to monitor your pottasium levels and refrain from eating pottasium rich foods such as banana.
Answered 2/22/2013
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