im now on spironolactone 50mg, Minoxidil 1mg and Brenda 35 ed.. all for female pattern hairloss that started after having my only child at age 30, hairloss became noticeable a year later and didnt stop, i seaked help at age 33 and am now wondering which of the mentioned medicines are making it nearly impossible to lose weight, i personally think Brenda pill is the culprit but i dont really know.. im tired of fighting this weight battle that never seems to end no matter how much i excercise and control my diet...im actually now large in the thighs and no longer so big in the belly... ive alway been a petite person until i had my child and cannot downsize!! can someone please help? also this Brenda pill gives me very heavy periods for 7 days i hate it!!!!also shocking face pigmentation, is there another low androgen index pill out there with less side effects?
Weight gain is not a common side effect of spironolactone or Minoxidil. However it is a side effect of Brenda 35 which is a hormonal medicine. You can talk to your doctor and get it changed.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.