- Can you live on accutane? 30th May 2005
... Hey Amy!
I'm on day 13 of accutane and its been a rollercoaster of a ride!!!
I am ... fast!!
i think everyone reacts differently to the accutane so its hard to say how it will affect somebody else...
... i just really need answers from someone who was on accutane while having a job or going to school ...anyone else...
... Yes you can live life while on Accutane . If you can deal with the daily regiment of acne ... applying moisturizer), then you can deal with being on Accutane . The only difference is that you have to constantly...
... the things I was worrying about before I went onto accutane , because I have to talk and look at people all day...
... what is the procedure for going on accutane ? do you have to go in every month for blood tests...
... breaking out after an initial breakout, im not on accutane just yet so im not sure but yes you go in every month...
- Accutane Question 30th May 2005
...
While i was surfing the net for information on accutane , i found a list of side effects, and one of them was...
... done. I'm not trying to discourage you from taking accutane because it has been the only solution for so many...
- acne related to birth control 30th May 2005
... yasmin and it's been like night and day. i started accutane at the same time as the patch and thought it was the...
- The Facts about Adult Acne (long post) 30th May 2005
... strange hair growth and a deepening of the voice. Or use Accutane that does the same thing or something like it and...
- Accutane really work this fast!!!!!!!!!!! 29th May 2005
... fired up! A postive attitude will def help while on accutane . Everything you are experiencing is completely normal ... of sleep deprivation so it can focus on process the accutane in a more efficent manner. I went through the same...
- Are my future kids doomed?! 28th May 2005
... both my boyfriend and I had SEVERE acne (both went on Accutane ). I had such a rough time with it in highschool, as...
- experiences with acuzine? 28th May 2005
... of this acne!
And i totally don't want to take accutane again - i took it already twice, and antibiotics twice...
- Who's over 20? 28th May 2005
... started with retina-a, then tried try. then went on accutane . however since i was a sissy, and didnt like to get...
... can cover it with makeup, so I never went as far as Accutane or oral antibiotics, I just didn't want the risks...
... since. I jsut recently got the cystic type and went on accutane . It seems every woman in my family has adult acne...
... almost 23) now, and in the middle of my 4th month on accutane . The only thing that has worked for me.
Best of...
... Age 48.I had acne in my very early 20s went on accutane then it disappeared for yrs afterward.Then it came...
... after trying so much, beginning to think Spiro or Accutane might be the only solution....
... occasional small cysts january of last year, got on accutane of november '04, still on it, can't wait to be off...
- Few questions,blackheads and accutane 28th May 2005
... about 1mg for every kg body weight. Also when i am on accutane will i be unable to go the the gym and workout on ... will working out be worse for my skin during being on accutane ?...
... Hi,
Yes accutane / roccutane will help with your black heads.You should...
- I don't like differin 27th May 2005
... azelex better. The only med that really kills acne is accutane ...
- Accutane Quest? 27th May 2005
... me i have no idea!!!!! also i am puzzled as to how accutane pushes all the acne out at the beggining my break...
... From what I have read, Accutane actually shrinks your oil glands, that's why even...
- Really afraid 27th May 2005
... I know that its supposed to be the same thing as accutane but i read on another site that it doesnt work as...
... why dont you go to another derm where they have accutane ?...
- This might work..anyone tried this? 27th May 2005
... they don't work for me (including several courses of Accutane ). I stumbled across a few herbal treatments on the...
- Has anyone tried The Acne Cure? 27th May 2005
... have no need for dermatologists. For me personally, Accutane 5 times couldn't stop my acne.. so it's obvious this...
- Serious Oily Skin (Please Help) 27th May 2005
... hours after you've washed your face.
I've been on Accutane 3 times, which really helped with my acne. (The last...
- Back Acne / Oily Skin 26th May 2005
... going to help much. Have you been on / though about Accutane ? It is usually the only "cure" for severe acne....
- Reversion & Actimine 26th May 2005
... whats not guaranteed but sounds like it should be , Accutane !! Only time and frustration will tell....
- Spiro and Potassium Levels 26th May 2005
... especially for oiliness. About two years after finishing Accutane , I started getting mild - moderate acne again so I...
- Amnesteem 26th May 2005
... This is a generic form of accutane and i was wondering if anyone had used it or knows...
... This is a generic form of accutane and i was wondering if anyone had used it or knows ... appreciated, thanks
It's chemically identical to Accutane , so all of your questions can probably be addressed ... in the countless Accutane posts on this board....
- sensitive skin 26th May 2005
... I need advice on what to do. I finished accutane about 5 months ago and my skin was totally clear at...
- Accutane and running? 25th May 2005
... with exercise or extended physical activity while on accutane . I know it doesn't give you a lot of insight as to...
... ncreasingly harder to run and do hard workouts while taking accutane . I have been taking it for about five months now ... . Does anyone know if the accutane could be affecting my running?
yes i know what ... you mean. i am a tennis player, and while i was on accutane , it gave me horrible joint pain. I couldnt move across ... the court. This is because accutane dries your joints out. My derm said to drink extra ... and to take an advil (no tylenol product while on accutane !). good luck...
... It is true. Accutane dries out your muscles, joints, bones, and all. I...
- Doxycycline and Differen 25th May 2005
... ntibiotics is probably dangerous but what choice do I have? Accutane ? I don't think so!...
... i get a zit in under three days i am sooo going on accutane . good luck ppl..we will all overcome this! :)...
... i get a zit in under three days i am sooo going on accutane . good luck ppl..we will all overcome this! :)
...
... getting better or not. I just DO NOT want to go on accutane . My acne isn't even bad enough. How is your skin doing...
- aquaphor up my nose 24th May 2005
... is gross, but here it is. for that dryness that we accutane users sometimes suffer, try putting aquaphor up yer...
- 1st microdermabrasion yesterday 24th May 2005
... but it sounds affordable. i might try it after my accutane treatment is over. i think i have to wait 6-12 months...
- Major ACNE on chin and sides of mouth!! HELP 24th May 2005
... i had hoped i could live without, and he put me on accutane . it's been six (really awful) months, but my face ... your acne w/out resorting to such a powerful drug as accutane . i controlled mine for years with doxycycline, a...
- Popping zits on accutane? 24th May 2005
... a rock did u use this clyndamicin while u were on accutane or since u have been off?...
... i'm still on accutane , but have used cleosin (on and off, i tried to go...
- 6th day on 'tane...... 24th May 2005
... is very sensitive it stings all the time!!!
Does accutane really work this fast? anybody else have similar experience...
... to worry that i was havin a wierd reaction to the accutane , 7th day now breakout is pretty bad far more whiteheads ... break out is a good thing right? does it mean the accutane is working? if acne takes 3 weeks or so to form how...
- Smoothbeam or Accutane? 24th May 2005
... WORTH IT.
I used to have severe acne and I went on Accutane for that. (This was years before Smoothbeam - I did ... I now only have pretty mild acne. For many people, Accutane can clear them up permanently. With Smoothbeam, they ... things work for different people. I will forever be on Accutane 's side because it works miracles!!...
... stories from it. It made mine worse... and so I went on Accutane . I am now on accutane and realizing I have more scars...
... Depending on how bad your acne is I guess. Accutane has some side effects but it was the best decision ... cyst like bumps and then after years of it, I tried Accutane . I had mild headaches at first, dry lips & skin but ... thats it! If your acne is bad, don't suffer...get the accutane . :) Just talk to your doc before hand concerning...
... Accutane is the way to go. I just finished mine, it works...
... Thanks for the input, I willl consider accutane more now :)...
- just a li'l good news 23rd May 2005
... share my good news with everyone. after six months of accutane , after years of frusteration and heartache, today...
... Well done aroc thats great news, on my 6th day of accutane stories like that will keep me positive thru the difficult...
... congrats friend! Your true test will be to find out if accutane cured you or not. The older you are the better chance...
... exact same way, arock. A few days after finishing my accutane treatment, I just expected to wake up and see all...
- How many courses of Accutane? 23rd May 2005
... wondering a few things
1. When was your first course of accutane , what was your age?
2. How long are your courses...
... Currently 21 years old. Been on Accutane 5 times. Acne returned within 2 months each time...
... Has your acne gotten any better over time after the accutane courses you have taken?
thanks...
... mild-moderate, but extremely persistent. I've used Accutane 5 times in 5 years. I'm 21 now. Over time, my acne ... seems to have changed. When I first used Accutane , my acne was mainly cystic. Now, I get MORE pimples...
... adventure. Over the past 8 years or so I've taken Accutane on and off, after taking antibiotics - which has never...
- Prescription acne meds for 12 year old girl??? 23rd May 2005
... I have used alot of things but not accutane but my acne isn't really severe. I wouldn't think ... the derm. would reccomend accutane for a 12 yr. old anyway. The derm. will probably start...
... acne in the 4th grade, I WISH my mom had put me on accutane as a teenager. Yes, it's a powerful drug, and yes ... skin, although I finally decided on my own to take accutane during my early twenties and my skin is now, for the ... but we all know how healthy THAT is. For me, the accutane was the only thing that nipped it in the bud - got ... the health risks of such a serious treatment like accutane , but like I said, for me, there was no other choice...
... muddled through the next few years and then she went on accutane last year. The accutane worked but it was a long...
- oratane 23rd May 2005
... anyone tried oratane??? is it just as effective as accutane ?...
... oratane is the same thing as Accutane and Isotane. They all use Isotretinoin as their active...
- Are Antibiotics Necessary? 22nd May 2005
... If you truly do have sever acne you need to be on accutane sever acne could cause premanent scarring.Dont waste ... your time with antibiotics Sever acne requires accutane ...
... guys! The only problem with oral medications like Accutane , tetracycline, etc. is that I'm just so scared of...
... recommend trying these perscriptions before trying Accutane (in fact, I think you'll have trouble getting an Rx ... for accutane from your derm before you try practically every other...
- Holy Crap (***??) 22nd May 2005
... On my 5th day of accutane and the initial breakout is hitting i guess?? This...
... lasted four months, during which time i was on 40mg/day accutane , 20mg/day prednisone, cortisone injections every two...
... hi bimbot! accutane shrinks the sebaceous glands so that the skin produces...
- a lil story bout myself. 22nd May 2005
... remedy.not sure if it helps.
was thinking of going on accutane . the thing is i start uni this august and if i start ... have time to recover from the initial breakout of accutane by aug.
deltoro and arock, you guys have been super ... severe than before? and whats the success rate of accutane like? those who have been on this plsssssssss reply...
... least a few dif remedies before a derm will prescribe accutane , but that's b/c most people's acne can be controlled ... those things! i can't drink soft drinks, even on accutane (which kills me cuz there's nothing like an ice-cold ... herbal-tea a day thing? i've found it useful, even on accutane , and it can't hurt! :)...
... i think you can search for the thread.
i'm on accutane , but i still make sure that i always have lemons in...
... reply. anyways...are you using yasmine along with accutane ? perhaps it could be the BCP instead of tane which...
... and BCP but it may just need some time to kick in. Accutane is no fun, you really have to take care of yourself ... never gave a second thought about before you started Accutane . I very much did not want to take accutane but after ... Have you spoke to your derm about the possibility of accutane ? My cystic acne was very severe. I am almost at two ... really clear. I have had a few bad breakouts while on accutane , I have one right now!!! YIKES! But I am going to ... talking to your derm to see if you are a canidate for accutane , and just remember acne is only a small part of who...
... and skimom did your daughter's acne improve after accutane ?...
- accutane face wash???? 22nd May 2005
... Did you derm talk to you at all when he gave you accutane ? did he just write you a precription and push you ... with cetaphil or another gentle cleanser while on accutane . Hope this helps!...
- Accutane Dosage 22nd May 2005
... Hey Andrew
I am on my 4th day of accutane , doc said i will b doing 40 mg per day for first month...
- accutane + alcohol?? 21st May 2005
... i say this, dont drink the alcohol when you are on accutane . it can effect different people in very different ... progress back big time.
all in all i was on the accutane for 7 months, i have been off it for a month now and ... alchohol does contribute to the acne and stops the accutane working, i mean when i just came off the accutane...
... not worth it. You just need not to drink while on accutane it hurts your treatment and most of all your liver ... which is already maxed out from the accutane . I am sorry but it is just stupid to drink on accutane...
... and I love to go out and party, however I am also on accutane . I drink occasionally, but I try not to do it all ... but sometimes its hard to resist. I have been in accutane for almost 5 months, and they are probably gonna keep...
- Accutane 20th May 2005
... information for a program bu roche where you get your accutane for free if your insurance will not cover it or at ... a very discounted rate. Generic accutane is still very expensive out of pocket so I would check...
- Will the agony ever end??? 20th May 2005
... years, but still i'm here, almost ten years later on accutane , hoping it will be the final solution. so far, so...
... worse though around age 16, and at age 17 I went on Accutane - cleared me up PERFECTLY!! Now I am a 20 year old...
- Accutane back pain?? 20th May 2005
... wow this is reasuring. Im on my last (5th) month of accutane . I started getting lower back pain the past 2 months...
- Just started accutane - Have some Q's 20th May 2005
... Someone mentioned that accutane causes hair loss? :)
This is my first time hearing...
... appreciate it.
1. I am taking the generic brand of accutane (Claravis) does it matter?
2. I'm on day two and ... i have new pimples).
5. What's the aftermath of Accutane (long team)? Do most people have to take it again ... took the generic then for the next 3 monthes I took Accutane and I have one more month to go and i'm going to take ... breakout. NOT everyone gets an initial break out. Accutane just brings up the acne to the surface quicker then ... it is all in your head. Only a couple of days after Accutane won't make you feel like that yet. Give two weeks ... break me out even worse.
Not everyone has to take Accutane again. In fact a huge majority of people don't. I...
- am i ruining my health? or will this all go away? 19th May 2005
... hellooo all! i've been on accutane six months, 80mg/day dose for about 3, have about...
- Thoughts on acne, it soon will be beaten.. 19th May 2005
... Although I am on accutane , and starting to clear, it wasn't that long ago when...
- Ortho tri-cyclen 19th May 2005
... reason i initially got on it... i then decided to start accutane about 5 motnhs ago... but good luck to you:)...
- Is anything good for redness? 18th May 2005
... cloth that was giving good results before I started accutane ,but I can't use it anymore due to the accutane....
- Is alcohol really too drying?? 17th May 2005
... drying for our skin but then turn around and prescribe accutane ?
I have a prescription for accutane (60mg/day ... guess my question is what is the difference b/w taking accutane and using topical alcohol to clear skin?...
- Letīs share!! 16th May 2005
... routine for fighting acne because I just finished Accutane , and my face isn't really in need of acne products...
- B5 Therapy 16th May 2005
... this type of therapy was as effective or more than Accutane . It said it works to block the oil in the hair follicle...
- Colloidal Silver and Nature Cure Cream 15th May 2005
... found that the only thing that make acne go away is accutane and this other little secret - I have used colloidal ... If this does not work for you I can only recommend Accutane . It's truly a godsend, it does have side effects, ... are completely clear. Some people only have to take Accutane once and they are cured for life, it's all up to our...
- Spironolactone vs. Accutane vs. Dr's opinion! 15th May 2005
... I have taken spiro and am currently on accutane . Spiro is a cheap drug, accutane is very expensive ... this might be why it didn't work for me. Currently on accutane and doing well with minimal side effects, dry eyes ... my cystic acne in one month. So for me, even if the accutane didn't do anymore clearing on my skin, its already ... easy drug to tollerate. I would try it first before accutane ....
- What Accutane Side effects have you had? 14th May 2005
... deltoro
I have a question I started accutane last week should I use the nioxin or biotin are they ... in it because I thought u cannot take that while on accutane . I am only on a week so far but getting nervous that...
... hola! first two months of accutane , 40mg/day, severely chapped lips, dry eyes, intense...
- Is it ok if... 14th May 2005
... wondering if anybody could help me out. I started my ro accutane treatment 2 days ago. I asked the dermatoligist loads ... one of the most important i needed to know. Before ro accutane i used BP along with "Clean And Clear Deep Cleansing ... morning now. I wash my face with that, then take the ro accutane . I'm just scared in case the roaccutane won't work ... post a message about using benyl proxide along with ro accutane will stop the roaccutane working all together. Is ... anybody else on roaccutane?? ( accutane ) and if so what do you's use to wash your face.. I...
... dry up soon. Using BP is not reccomended while on accutane cause the tane already dries out your skin like mad...
- Omg is this supposed to happen with accutane? 14th May 2005
... better. That is part of the process. Not many people on accutane don't get the initial breakout.
It's cleaning ... form starting from way down under your skin. What accutane does, is push everything out to the surface at a very...
... aware of what is going to happen to their body on accutane leads to serious problems, educate yourself its the...
... your skin at once. But on the other hand, seeing that accutane does dry your skin, most acne you get while on accutane...
- please someone give me advice!! :( 13th May 2005
... my skin isn't really improving. I am considering Accutane , but I have heard so many bad things about it...side...
... hi kristen. well, sure, accutane is an option but there are definitely other options...
... That might be a good route to take before you try accutane . You might see if your derm can prescribe differin ... tried, and had some success with, before I took the " accutane plunge". Just remember to be assertive about your...
- Erythromiacin questions and Natural cures.... 13th May 2005
... my body since I was 19. Have tried everything save Accutane with little success. Now I am back on Retin-A .1...
- Just started Accutane: HELP NEEDED 13th May 2005
... Hey man...I been on accutane for 4 months and its finally starting to work wonders...
... peroxide spot treatments for zits when u initially start accutane ?
And still havent decided on a facial cleanser ...
... face product junkie) but you must resist while on Accutane . When I was on Accutane and started breaking out,...
... But does anyone remember if when they first started accutane that there skin was extremely more oily then usual...
... Hey Mike
I have also just started accutane 1st day today... I have researched this drug alot ... and moisturize!
Hang in there for the long run, accutane works differently for every1 dont expect miracles...
... I am now ending my 5th month on accutane ... and let me tell you im getting very discouraged...
- Accutane: how long before relief? 12th May 2005
... prescribed anti-biotic. my face looks just like i'm taking accutane and having my worst break-out ever. i'm sometimes ... wondering whether i should just take accutane and get rid of this acne once and for all. i have ... temporary relief, then, i say, why bother? go for accutane ! but yeah. dang. should i? i have an appointment with...
... at an antibiotic I doubt your derm would prescribe accutane to you. Talk to your derm and see what they have to...
... I'm currently in my last month of accutane ... I stopped getting cyctics acne about month 3-4...
- Colloidal Silver and Nature Cure Cream 12th May 2005
... found that the only thing that make acne go away is accutane and this other little secret - I have used colloidal ... If this does not work for you I can only recommend Accutane . It's truly a godsend, it does have side effects, ... are completely clear. Some people only have to take Accutane once and they are cured for life, it's all up to our...
- What is Accutane?? 11th May 2005
... but I'll answer it for you again. You have to get Accutane prescribed by a doctor. If you're a female and you ... go on Accutane you have to go on birth control, too. It is only for...
... something else might work for you before you have to go to Accutane ....
- 2+ months and Retin-A Micro has done little to nothing 11th May 2005
... every possible option until we are out before I start accutane , and it pisses me off because I'll most likely have...
... If you have stubborn acne, Accutane is pretty much the only way to go. My story sounds ... mom wanted me to "try everything" before going on Accutane . Well, I did try just about everything and looking ... of money. Even my mom agrees. After seeing how well Accutane cleared me up, my mom even said she felt bad that ... didnt allow me to get on it sooner. However, going on Accutane is by no means a quick or easy fix - it takes a bit...
- piercings 11th May 2005
... so is it alright to get peircings while on accutane ??? someone please please help.
i heard that...
... NO! No piercing while on accutane ...
- Is it acne or ezcema? 10th May 2005
... I'm confused. I had cystic acne awhile back. Took accutane and it worked miracles for my skin..
It's been...
- uhhh...so i guess it's over 10th May 2005
... antibiotic's and 2 weeks ago just been taken off accutane due to cardiovascular problems. My dermatoligist says ... exposed to this? if so did it work? Might i add i was on accutane for 3 months and it has gotten better but now after...
... That is odd, where you taken off accutane at 3 months did you stop taking it, what was the reasoning...
- accutane side effects 10th May 2005
... Accutane can cause depression by itself not just because of ... happy people committing suicide after having used accutane . That being said, you should tell your doctor you ... immediately. And tell someone you're close too also. Accutane doesn't affect everyone's mood but it's common enough...
... I was on accutane for 3 months and after about 3 weeks the exact same ... didnt know if my heart problems were related to the accutane though, they are still checking it out. Right now ... searching for a cure outside of topicals/antibiotics/ accutane i have tried all of them and they just havent worked ... . Accutane might have cleared my face up in the end, but who...
... honestly and unfortunately she has taken me off the Accutane . I never felt suicidal, but after the increase to ... uncharacteristic for me). The frustrating thing is that Accutane has made an incredible improvement in my skin after ... should just keep quiet about the mood change until the Accutane treatment was done. If patients aren't honest about...
- This is me, pouring my heart out to you 9th May 2005
... and has done everything since age 11 and finally did accutane . The results were so so in my opinion but I'm trying...
... but not me.
Oh and for the second post, about the accutane ...i would hope your daughter is very up and positive ... person. a friend of mine was put on accutane ....he was suposed to go to the olymics for gymnastics ... in 2007....he commited suicide...the accutane caused depression...be very careful...watch your daughter...
- accutane and cosmetic surgery 8th May 2005
... personal experience.. you do not want to do this while on Accutane . You will be miserable the first 2 weeks. (Not unbearable ... skin will scar very definately if you do it while on Accutane , with the possibility of it not healing correctly...
- Should Accutane be taken in the Morning, or Night? 8th May 2005
... trouble sleeping (not totally sure if this is from Accutane ), so I was seeing if it's acutally supposed to be...
- Neutrogena Multi-Vitamin Acne Treatment 8th May 2005
... Does it REALLY help fade red marks? I finished my Accutane treatment, and my face is clear..but now I need to...
... careful to not use any of the peels if you just finished Accutane . I have ordered several of their products, and my...
- Anyone take large doses of acidophilus to cure acne? thanks 8th May 2005
... antibiotics for my skin for too long. i was also on accutane twice which helped but was not permanent. anyway...
- Microdermabrasion - BAD IDEA?!! 7th May 2005
... my skin hasn't looked this horrible since I went on Accutane four years ago. I am so broken out now - red, painful...
... well for me in getting rid of scars and im on the accutane now, and i'm still getting them and im ok! good luck...
... well for me in getting rid of scars and im on the accutane now, and i'm still getting them and im ok! good luck ... i'm surprised that you can continue this while on accutane ....
- Dark spot on face 6th May 2005
... all over my back where the cysts have been. Im on accutane for cystic acne and its took most of the cysts away...
- Birth control question... 6th May 2005
... Yasmine. I'm still not sure about it because i'm also on Accutane and i've been feeling strange lately with all different ... things, so I am going to have to wait until i'm off Accutane to make a decision about Yasmine....
- Proactive did it work for you? 6th May 2005
... like to clear up again...I had to end up getting on Accutane // Clinique is the only thing that works for me, and...
... works for me but just being curious what exactly is accutane ?? And where can i get it. I have never heard of it...
... Accutane is something you have to get prescribed. It is like...
- My entire face has been red for days. 5th May 2005
... ing rudolph!). I think my redness is caused by the accutane i took months ago (worked wonders, btw).
Anyway...
