A 38-year-old member asked:

How to stop taking aldactone (spironolactone) prescribed for acne?

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Dr. Sheila Calderonanswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Stop it: There is no need to wean the drug. Simply stop taking it.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered

Dermatology 59 years experience

Just stop: No reason to stop except if you plan pregnancy or have side effects. Your acne is likely to get worse.

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