Accutane?

Dec 30, 2012

Angel L.

I really hope you see this... Ask your derm about Spirinolactone. It is a blood pressure medicine actually, BUT... Take it from me, and my Mom...two rounds of accutane each was hell on our bodies and stopped working after a few years. This new medicine :::: my skin is like a babies butt. Please! Please! ask your doc to try spirinolactone first! 

Dec 30, 2012

Che E.

I took it and had no side effects, but everyone is different. It cleared my face up totally. I had the worst problem with acne where I didn't want to go out in public. I loved Accutane and would go on it again if I had to. 

Dec 30, 2012

Colleen E.

I took accutane as a teenager and had to be taken off very quickly due to the side effects. I was depressed and spent an entire day on the couch crying. I would have terrible mood swings where I would be super happy one minute then lash out the next. It's pretty scary stuff. I don't know if the formulas changed since then but I would be very cautious. 

Dec 30, 2012

Grace P.

my cousin went on it and suffered some serious side effects.... be careful

Dec 30, 2012

Jen H.

I am also a registered nurse, and I did a 7 month course of isotrenitoin (one of 3 meds collectively referred to as Accutane). It gave me my self-confidence back. I was struggling with my self-esteem and depression related to my skin for years. I, too, was a bit hesitant to try the med due to its side effects and the cost of monthly lab work; however, my only regret is that I didn't start it sooner.

I'm not completely "cured:" that is, I still occasionally have breakouts. But now they are relatively small compared to pre-Accutane. And they're rarely ever the painful cystic ones that I had before. During treatment and for a few months afterward my lips were horrifically, painfully dry (to the point where they routinely bled) and my face and neck were extremely dry and peeling. Still worth every second of it for the results I've achieved. 

Dec 30, 2012

Melissa B.

That's good to know, thank you girls! Ill try some more things instead of accutane

Dec 30, 2012

Gaby C.

I myself took accurate. Best thing I ever did. I was so depressed because I felt ugly every time I look in the mirror. Like you I tried many oral prescription meds my dermatologist recommended but nothing seem to work. Finally I started taking accutane. The side effects I had was very dry lips (to the point it looked like a burn), supper sensitive to the sun, and I was an emotional reck. I did take it twice. The first time around it worked but after a year I started breaking out. So I took it again for the 2nd time and now I break out little. Nothing compared to before. From this experience I have learned to take care of my face. I do get facials and microdermabrasion a at least once a year. 

Dec 29, 2012

Kat M.

I had horrible psychological side effects. In the end, tons of water and other topicals were better for me. It's such a mindtrip... Acne makes u depressed then medication messes u up. It's a cycle :( I'm sorry

Dec 29, 2012

Ave M.

It can severely affect fertility.

Dec 29, 2012

Mozie P.

I have a love/hate relationship with Accutane.
I've had moderate acne since I hit puberty (I'm now 20). I started Accutane at 17 as a last resort. I was on it for a year.
Yes, it cleared up my skin. However, it made me severely depressed. Only plus side was it was the only point in my life when I didn't have to worry about acne!
Then again, less than a year after stopping the treatment, my acne returned. Granted, it's not as bad as it used to be, but it's still a daily struggle for me.
Is it worth it? I'd say so. Everyone reacts differently to medication. Don't let the side effects scare you off. 

Dec 29, 2012

Maxine B.

hi im on accutane now and its not that bad! if you want great skin you have to put up with the side affects.im from england and accutane is only prescribed by a dermatologist when all other doctors prescriptions for acne have failed.my skin is dry and flaky but its managable.im a beauty therapist and skincare consultant and accutane is the only way to stop acne. speak to a doctor before you decide anything and try to get referred to a derm so you can get all the info you need.acne was ruining everything for me but now even though my skins dry and awful now, in 4 months its all over and my skin will be amazing! :) good luck!

Dec 27, 2012

Yanet Y.

try laser treatments before you decide to take the accutane !!! laser really does wonders it totally works !!:) good luck

Dec 27, 2012

Ashley T.

trying***

Dec 27, 2012

Ashley T.

I was about to go on accutane also after teyubg three different types of antibiotics and several creams..I happened to go to a sephora and a girl there recommended prox clear by oil of olay.. aand literally it changed my life. .. I had terrible cystic acne.. and literally within 3-4 weeks I was seeing results ... and it wasn't like it got worse before it got better. 

Dec 26, 2012

Rebecca S.

Differin is really not near as strong as accutane.
Keep researching it and find out about side effects and how often they occur. If your not comfortable with Accutane you could always ask your Dr. what else he would suggest, or go for a second opinion. There is Retin-a and bc pills as a combo too, but it sounds like your dr. Wants to bring out the heavy duty meds.

Dec 26, 2012

Lauren E.

I had a problem with acne A few months back, I went to my doctor and she prescribed me to two creams called eryacne and differin. They have little to no side affects and I found them very effective, I would recommend you ask your doctor about these, also washing your face twice a day might be over washing, I used to wash my face waaaaaaay too much, then one time to my horror my face wash ran out and I had to go without for a week, and my skin actually looked better! You still need to wash your face though and also it is completely normal to have acne at 19 :) hope this helps

Dec 26, 2012

April D.

Use Birth Control I don't think I've ever broken out since being on it for 3 years but there are also risks to taking a bcp.

Dec 26, 2012

Carlita F.

If yur thinking chemical peels it take several several treatments 6-8 which equals up to a good thounsand dollars and its burns alot when yu get it applied then yu have to leave it on for a whole day and it stays greasy looking until you wash it the next day and yu have to take care of yur skin with post peel treatment creams and therea of course the peeling which looks like a really bad sunburn thats peeling away for days yu really got to look into all your options carefully before deciding

Dec 26, 2012

Tiffany M.

Please read this
http://www.drugwatch.com/accutane/s...

I developed serious tendencies to self harm because of accutane
I have no previous history of mental illness and am now happy and healthy since getting off accutane

I'm not trying to scare you... I just want you to be informed
My doctor did not go over all of the risks before putting me on accutane

Dec 26, 2012

Melissa B.

Thank for for your input!

Dec 26, 2012

Marcia C.

Sorry, not Amanda, Melissa!

Dec 26, 2012

Marcia C.

PS Amanda: my son experienced NO side effects, just beautiful clear skin

Dec 26, 2012

Marcia C.

As a RN with a son who used accutane, I would highly recommend it. His skin looks like a baby's now. You will need to go on birth control and have a blood test once a month to check your liver enzymes. Accutane can cause liver damage but so can many other medications, especially Tylenol

Dec 26, 2012

Manasi S.

it dries out your skin and body pretty badly but i hear it does the trick

Dec 26, 2012

Amanda R.

I literally tried everything for acne, and Accutane is what finally cured it. It takes awhile to kick in, but the benefits are amazing. Also, I did not have any harsh side affects, just super dry skin. Just don't get pregnant obviously! Also, my acne has recently been coming back and I have been off the medicine for about a year. Thinking about going back on it