Hair Loss, Thinning, Headaches, Weight Gain, Edema. Taking Spironolactone And On Birth Control. Side Effects?
I have been taking spironolactone and birth control for almost 3 yrs for hair loss. This worked great for the first year and then the shedding and thinning began very slowly to increase. The dose of spiro was increased from 100mg to 200mg and still no change. A year ago an estrogen patch was added to the routine and my condition is worse than ever. I saw another endocrinologist last month who suggested stopping everything, since they weren't helping, in order to get a true reading of my hormone levels. I stopped everything immediately and am experiencing headaches, edema, and weight gain. Are these all to be expected? Normal effects of stopping meds? Is this safe? How long do I have to wait for my hormone levels to be regulated to their pre-med state in order to have new blood tests. My hair loss is now dramatic and scary and no one seems to know what to do about it.
Hello, Thanks for the query. you endocrinologist suggested a correct thing. you have taken so marny hormone supplement as well as anti androgen. It is important to know exactly what deficiency you have. the symptoms of headache and hairfall are common as you have stopped hormones. Dont worry soon you will be fine. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health. Thank you
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Hair Loss, Thinning, Headaches, Weight Gain, Edema. Taking Spironolactone And On Birth Control. Side Effects?
Hello, Thanks for the query. you endocrinologist suggested a correct thing. you have taken so marny hormone supplement as well as anti androgen. It is important to know exactly what deficiency you have. the symptoms of headache and hairfall are common as you have stopped hormones. Dont worry soon you will be fine. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you