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

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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

Answered 5/5/2018

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

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

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Pizzo agreed

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