Initial impressions of spironolactone

[Hairforever]

Just started using spironolactone and find it easy to apply. It causes a slight tingling/burning sensation in the area of application - is that the caffeine? It has quite a strong but not unpleasant smell (I use the spironolactone sold on this website) - menthol?Mint?

Now I'm hoping the stuff will actually work! Keep the hair I've got - I'm not expecting any regrowth judging by other posters' experiences. I've got 3 jars of spironolactone and am expecting to get through a jar a month - does that sound excessive? I apply it to my bald crown area and just below and to the sides of it. I'm a week off finasteride and praying that my body doesn't go into shock like it did the first time around after 2-3 weeks off Propecia. I'm hoping that what it says on this site is true, ie there are no side-effects associated with spironolactone. For me doing something to fight baldness, however small in terms of overall effect, is better than waving the white flag.

 

[Todd]

What sort of shock did you experience?

 

[Hairforever]

My whole body was affected - I had extreme fatigue and thought I had rheumatoid arthritis but I was later diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I'm sure it was caused by my body trying to deal with the hormonal changes resulting from coming off finasteride after 5 years. Not a common consequence I guess but we're all different.

 

[curiouscharles]

why'd you come off finasteride after 5 years?

 

[Hairforever]

gyno

 

[Hairforever]

Yes at the moment. I've got some Hairsignals but didn't get on with it. I wish that there was tangible proof that spironolactone works rather than anecdotal hearsay.
But the 'no side effects' appeals to me - although some people on this site say they've had sides with it. So who to believe? :dunno:

 

[Hairforever]

bumpypoos

 

[DarkVctry]

Been using spironolactone as a stand-alone treatment for almost a year now. I am not going to know though untill atleast 2 years. I can say whether it works or not, the excess actually is a great styling cream (since i can't get it all to the scalp on my hairline) So ive been using it since, I might make the big leap soon and add RU 58841 if i feel i ever lose ground, but i think im more of a diffuse ......my picture is on the profile though.

Im going to stick with it.