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Should I Keep Increasing The Dosage Of Spironolactone For Hirsutism Till I Notice Difference?

I am taking 25mg spironolactone for hirsutism for a week then taking 75mg for a week and then up to 100mg then I ll take at that level until I start noticing a difference would you recommend that? what blood tests do i need to take to check all my blood levels?
Tue, 18 Aug 2020
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Hi,

Yes, you can increase only up to 100 mg. If you do not notice any changes. Go for LH FSH and prolactin levels. If they are not increasing go for laser hair removal.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Raghuveer Murki, Dermatologist
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Should I Keep Increasing The Dosage Of Spironolactone For Hirsutism Till I Notice Difference?

Hi, Yes, you can increase only up to 100 mg. If you do not notice any changes. Go for LH FSH and prolactin levels. If they are not increasing go for laser hair removal. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Raghuveer Murki, Dermatologist