Spironolactone isn’t new.  It’s a very old drug.  By class, it is a diuretic.  However, it is rarely used for its diuretic effect.  Why?  It has a side effect.  Spironolactone’s main side effect is that it antagonizes androgens leading to a feminizing effect.  While this side effect is undesirable for men and harmful to the … Continue reading What is Spironolactone? Should I Take It for Acne?