Spironolactone Information
Female Hair Loss Treatment with Spironolactone
What is Spironolactone?
Spironolactone is one of the most powerful anti androgens available today. Because Spironolactone has anti-androgenic affects that is why it is used as a female hair loss treatment. Spironolactone pills help many women, especially whose hair loss starts before menopause. Spironolactone is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Spironolactone is available only through a prescription and it is recommended for women only.
How it works?
Spironolactone is an anti androgen therapy that works in two ways. First of all it slows down the production of androgens in the adrenal glands and ovaries. Secondly it blocks the action of androgens in part by preventing dihydrotestosterone from binding to its androgenetic receptor and as a result, the hair loss stops.
How quickly can you expect results with Spironolactone?
You can expect results within a couple of months of using Spironolactone. Hair Loss normally stops after 2-4 months of regular use.
Spironolactone Dosage
Spironolactone is available from Hair Treatment 4U in 100-mg tablets. The recommended dosage for female hair loss treatment is 100 mg daily.
Spironolactone Side Effects
Spironolactone may cause the following side effects:
- menstrual cycle irregularities
- diarrhoea
- nausea
- headache
- drowsiness (possibly due to high blood potassium levels)
