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Is spirnolactone 50mg for acne, safe for long term use?
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Not: approved by FDA for acne. It is off label use. Such low dose usually no side effects, but may get some breast tenderness dry mouth, dizziness. may drink plenty of water with it.
Answered 4/13/2015
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Spironolactone: Can cause dry mouth & some sedation. Not FDA approved for acne.
Answered 4/12/2015
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