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Meds from Dr. Redmond (Accutane or Medications Induced Hair Loss)

posted by Marjie, 05.08.2007, 06:31

I went to see Dr. Redmond on Friday. He was thorough and understanding. He wants me to start Propecia 1/2 perday and spiro 100-200mg per day,for testasterone blocking He also wants me to start the pill,for estrogen. and to keep my periods regular on spiro. I am not starting the pill right now. I am hesitant to start the pill for a few reasons.
1. I do not do well on the pill!! Mood swings, weight gain
2. I have a benign breast lump and there are breast cancer risks.! We will see what my breast specialist says.
3. I smoke about 2 cigarettes a week!!! You cannot be on the pill and smoke.

Started the spiro yesterday,100mg I peed every 15 minutes!!! Do you get used to that, does that get better??? I am starting the propecia today.

Thanks to everyone who answered my blood test results post. You guys are so well informed.I cannot believe what i have learned from you guys. You were all WAY more helpful than the 3 doctors I saw prior to Dr. Redmond. I wish I had found this forum a year ago,when this all started. Perhaps I wouldn't feel so behind on treatment.
If you have ANY tips ,thoughts or words of wisdom, I would love to hear it.
Thanks,
Marjie


Marjie is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO

Complete thread:

• Meds from Dr. Redmond - Marjie, 05.08.2007, 06:31
  • Meds from Dr. Redmond - Marjie, 05.08.2007, 06:34
    • Meds from Dr. Redmond - V, 05.08.2007, 09:04
  • Meds from Dr. Redmond - delilah, 05.08.2007, 16:08
  • Meds from Dr. Redmond - trish, 05.08.2007, 16:48
    • Meds from Dr. Redmond - Marjie, 06.08.2007, 06:41
      • Meds from Dr. Redmond - delilah, 06.08.2007, 08:04