Anyone ever have side effects with topical spironolactone?

[Matt Skiba]

I feel like after I apply it I get this really awkward pulsating sensation in my brain. It feels like my brain has the hiccups or something. I use spectral DNC and xandrox alternating in the morning and both have retin-a in them. I apply spironolactone at night but I wonder if the retin-a in the other products makes the spironolactone absorb too much. I also wonder if the disturbing sensations I get in my head(physically) could be because I use xandrox 15 which is 15% minoxidil.. I wonder if I take a break from the stuff the sensations will go away. I'm thinking I'll at least have to cut down to a 5% minoxidil solution only at night and see if this sh*t can resolve..

 

[KielMcK]

Yes it is the spironolactone. When I was using the 5% cream I used to get disoriented and my brain felt extremeley ... hmmm.... yeah brain hiccup like you said. Some my coordination would be thrown off and I would feel numb and lose sensitivity. I use spironolactone 2% now every other day.

 

[hairsucks]

I've been using the 5% cream everyday for about 3 months now. I have never had any side effects at all. I don't think it's helping much either to be honest. My hair has not improved at all and it might even be a little bit worse.

The only other thing I use is one spray of tricomin a day as well. I know it's probs one of the worst regimes ever but I wanted to see what topical spironolactone did. I think I'll have to get back on the minoxidil soon though.

 

[dave25]

No major sides from using 2% topical spironolactone on my temples but no terrific results either ... I am even wondering whether it is effective at all.. have been on it almost a month ... is it maybe too early to draw conclusions ? the spironolactone I got is the one from Dr Lee's and is made in malaysia .. just wondering if the stuff is legit .. did anybody order spironolactone from dr Lee's site?

 

[juniorlawrence]

not sure if Dr. Lee's stuff is legit. I just bought some; I will let you know what I think.

hairsucks-

Your routine is 1 spray of tricomin once a day? Come one that isn't going to grow hair. You might as well just rub AstroGlide on your head.
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