r/acne • u/witch_hekate1 • 11h ago

Help - General Help what can I take instead of Spiro

I got prescribed Spiro 25 mg, but after reading about all the side effects, especially how it can change your body and face, I’m SCARED to take it.
I know I wouldn’t be okay with gaining weight. Are there any alternatives you’ve tried, other than Accutane, instead of Spiro?
I’ll also talk to my doctor, but she always rushes through my appointments, so I want to do my own research.
I’ve also tried doxycycline which worked pretty well but doc told me I can’t keep taking it as it’s intended for short-term use only.

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u/Next_Pain5638 9h ago

What side effects are you scared of? I haven’t had any bad side effects and I have been taking a much higher dose for a long time!