Yes, she is on the right track. It will take at least three to six months for the effect of Aldactone to be visible. It will only slow the rate of hair growth. Whatever is already established would not completely disappear.Addition of oral contraceptive (birth control pill) would also help as it can provide estrogen, which has a beneficial effect in diminishing the hair growth.It is strongly recommend that the patient not get pregnant while taking Aldactone as it can be harmful to the fetus and addition of a birth control pill serves the purpose of contraception as well. Potassium levels should be periodically monitored while taking aldactone. Dose of Aldactone can go up to 200 mg/day if tolerated.