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Spironolactone for acne

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matt40763
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Well this is probably not the most relevant group to post in, but I just didn't find the right one.

Well I'm an 18 yo girl, and my doctor gave me Spironolactone 100 mg and some other pills for sever acne, after viewing my blood test.

Well I know that spiro has an effect similar to estrogen (or perhaps increases its production in the body, I don't know), and other than acne, it also stores up fat in breasts and hips and thighs. Well my question is, can I undo these effects by diet and exercise? Because I just hate to look too feminine, and will my muscles shrink? Should I lower the dosage? Can I use some estrogen-blockers to avoid this? (if yes, please recommend what to use) Thank you.

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