- To Earlman 18th January 2005
... own peace of mind. My 16 yo girl just got off of accutane after 6 months and is clear but I find myself flinching ... detail as you can on what you tried before resorting to accutane . Thank you. The best of luck to you and I hope you ... clear as well as she has on accutane ....
... to try as many options as you can before going to accutane , but for some people its the only real answer. For ... what I've heard as well, when younger people take accutane the effectiveness often lasts way longer. My best...
... Palmetto, Beta Sitosterol, low carbing, OTC topicals, accutane (when i was 18), every antibiotic, red/blue light...
... Palmetto, Beta Sitosterol, low carbing, OTC topicals, accutane (when i was 18), every antibiotic, red/blue light ... everything else.
Can you explain your experience with accutane ? How long and what dosage?...
- My Story...Plz Help 18th January 2005
... know if i should stay on the differin cream, go on accutane , which the derm said my skin wasnt bad enough for...
- accutane day 4 18th January 2005
... also is it ok to still use the bp cream whilst on accutane ?...
... skin will change a lot in the first month or so. The Accutane doesn't clear your face right away. Mine took about ... a salt factory lol. I'm on my last month or so of Accutane and I can't wait to get off this stuff. At the same...
... .. I think the stress is just magnified while on Accutane , I don't think the med is actually causing the headaches...
... week now also do u no if u can take painkillers with accutane ? ill mention it to the doc anyway thx again anyway...
... I'm not sure what you can take with Accutane and what you can't. I know that the excessive amounts ... ends up being detoxified by the liver... Since the Accutane course is only 4-6 months I'd try to not do ANYTHING ... whatever lol) and it seems to be going all right. The Accutane is still doing its thing but now I have greater peace...
... thistle its frustrating when u cant have a drink on accutane but the derm said not to drink so i havent roll on...
... concerned about? I am thinking of getting on the accutane but the liver part really scares me. Should I be...
... long as u dont drink or take any other meds while on accutane but u have to consider the other side effects and ... responded to other treatments try to see a derm about accutane but only u will no if u want to take it or not will...
- 1-ad 17th January 2005
... Just wondering has anyone taken accutane with 1-AD? Or has anyone taken 1-AD and gotten acne ... or taken it right after accutane . Just post your comments on both or either one....
- Initial acne flare-up from Accutane 17th January 2005
... antibiotic and topical under the sun before going on accutane and I still got the initial flare up. In fact I am ... breaking out. I am stll really happy that i went on accutane though, because I know that this is going to work...
... Really?...from this board it seems as if everyone on Accutane has acne that gets worse before it gets better. Could ... due to the severity of acne? I'm probably going on Accutane in the next month of so because even though my acne ... as "mild" most of the time, do you think if I go on Accutane , my acne will not flare up as much?
Thanks so much...
... I'm on my 6th day of accutane . How much did everyone start out with?? I only started...
... I am on day 27 of Accutane (almost one month into the treatment) and I defintely ... things will start to get better! I've got hope with Accutane ! :) Oh and I am on 40mg a day right now....
... bad was it, and what was your acne like before using Accutane ? It seems that the worse the acne currently is, the...
... bad was it, and what was your acne like before using Accutane ? It seems that the worse the acne currently is, the ... thats when I went to the Dr's and asked about going on Accutane . I have had problems with my skin for about 5 years ... trying to leave the acne from my flare up alone and let Accutane take care of it......
... I was clear when starting accutane , and I got an initial flare up.
And, yeah, it was...
- Question for Accutane Users 17th January 2005
... dont have persone experience, but my friend was on accutane , and we smoked some pot and he was fine. So I'm pretty ... sure you can smoke while on accutane . Not positive though....
... you shouldn't mess with blackheads while your on accutane , cause it makes them look like huge holes. hmm. thats...
... i smoked a joint yesterday on accutane and it didnt negatively affect me at all. helped with...
- Thoughts on Retin-A Micro... 17th January 2005
... patients, and had great results.) I was thinking about Accutane , and my Dr pretty much laughed at me. She said I am ... "nowhere near accutane material" and said that I would have trouble concieving...
- antibiotics never work 16th January 2005
... for a year. It did nothing. I just went to get on accutane and the doctor put me on doxcycline (100mg 2x daily ... treatments that failed to allow docs to prescribe accutane . So far, the dox and spiro are doing NOTHING as well...
... to try every possible treatment before prescribing accutane is because accutane is a very serious drug with lots ... effects.
I think a lot of people think that Accutane is a "cure" for acne and maybe for some people it ... You'll read about people taking 3 and 4 courses of accutane and still breaking out.
I for one, would rather ... possibly finding something that works before taking accutane ....
- dermatologist and body acne...does anything work? 16th January 2005
... Brevoxyl 8 and it didn't do anything for me. Im going on accutane soon. I'm hoping it works....
- What seems to work for me 16th January 2005
... problem.
Before you go to an intensive drug like Accutane , I have this management theory which might help get...
- Red nose 15th January 2005
... have a red nose that seems to be getting worse. im on accutane , and im in canada so winter is extremely cold. That...
... I am also in canada. Not on accutane but just the cold wind alone makes all my red marks...
...
on another note: is it possible to tan while on accutane ? or does the sun just rip apart sensitive skin?...
... How high of a dose is your accutane ? Your nose being red ALL the time could be rosacea ... chronic facial redness.
Is is safe to use while on accutane I have no idea-- be careful though...
... anything, maybe a bit but its no big deal
i think the accutane makes my skin more sensitive, and since i have to...
- Has CETAPHIL broken anyone out?!? 15th January 2005
... me...this time.I went to the derm and have been on accutane twice already.The ointments,the creams,the cleanser...
- Diane 35 and hairloss! 15th January 2005
... diane would be simply becoz of pimples i suggest take accutane , i'm on diane not only for pimples but some other ... irregular periods but with diane its regular now.... with accutane i gurantee you benefits............but again consult...
- What do you do to get rid of Back Acne? 15th January 2005
... you could ask about a low dose of accutane , like 20mgs a day or every 2 days. When i went on ... accutane (40mgs a day) my chest acne cleared up faster than...
... Om on day 3 of accutane (40 mills a day) and i ALREADY notice my back acne...
... to alot ive used allsorts but ive just been put on accutane so ill see how it goes but for the red marks u could...
- Accutane for Women??? 15th January 2005
... back from both, my derm gave me a prescription for accutane . Took about 2 days.
I never heard about having ... to start accutane after the first few days of your period....
- Blackhead remover gun 15th January 2005
... blackheads. so i guess it's better to take a pill ( accutane ) which will make those blackheads turn into pimples...
- Sick of the Stress.. 14th January 2005
... My parents have decided to put me on Sotret( Accutane ), but I'm leaving for Mexico in two months and I'm ... job). I would probably be better off to just start Accutane now instead of spending money for Ortho and then Accutane ... on top of it. Does someone whos used Accutane previously have any suggestions? :)
Would maybe...
- does minocycline make you break out before it helps? 14th January 2005
... of time. all treatments are a waste of time except accutane . but i have what maybe 1 pimple a week oh hear you...
- Roaccutane 14th January 2005
... how is roaccutane different from Accutane ?...
... blood tests back they were fine and he prescribed ro accutane just started today so dont no weather it will work ... or not and there is no diffrence between ro accutane and accutane just diff brand name for diff countrys...
... hello, three of my colleagues were on accutane 10 months from now and they had really good results ... . I would absolutely like to start accutane but i'll wait for june which is my holiday coz if...
- Accutane and Tattoos 13th January 2005
... I'm pretty positive accutane has no effect at all on existing tattoos. I'm half...
... Correct, wait six months post accutane ....
... problems with mine either. What problems did you hear accutane could cause to tattoos?...
- accutane, What's Involved? 13th January 2005
... as well (started Jan 11th) check out my post "Ian's Accutane Journal" and feel free to share your experience or...
... a blood test to check your cholesterol because the accutane raises it. If your cholesterol is currently high they...
... though), and I knew the whole "routine" when it came to Accutane (bloodwork, preg tests). That's what I'm assuming...
- PALE!!! On accutane need suggestions! 13th January 2005
... anyone have suggestions? i am on accutane so i cant just go lay out on the sun. have you guys ... had a spray on tan while on accutane ?...
- Accutane Questions... 13th January 2005
... Congratulations on starting Accutane ! I know how much it sucks to wait around for your ... depends on the person. I have completed two months of Accutane , and I am almost completely clear. I have 1 pimple...
... ago as well. I've started a thread called "Ian's accutane Journal", and would love to share progress reports...
... Hi Tower!
The times I took Accutane , it took about 4-6 weeks for my acne to start clearing...
... acne on your body?
2. how many times did you take accutane and why did it not work the first time?
3. are...
... hey tower. good luck with the accutane ! i've been on it since nov 11th and have had a helluva...
- Olay Daily Facials Intensives Clear Skin Lathering Cloths? 13th January 2005
... believe me, I have tried it all pretty much except for Accutane . Antibiotics, differin, retin A, proactiv, clindymycin...
- Accutane effects last about... 13th January 2005
... chances are certainly much slimmer. But I think overall Accutane is a very potent and effective medication, but to ... middle of my 4th month (out of a 5 month course) on Accutane and I haven't gained any weight. Remember, it's just ... start a new medication? Are you retaining water? Accutane as far as I know doesn't last 10 years and doesn't...
... start a new medication? Are you retaining water? Accutane as far as I know doesn't last 10 years and doesn't ... weight...I have not done anything different while on accutane and have lost weight and so have a couple others I...
... after about one year from finishing my first course of accutane . It had never fully gone away :(
I wouldn't attribute ... accutane to weight loss. In fact, I would say my taking accutane...
... after about one year from finishing my first course of accutane . It had never fully gone away :(
I wouldn't attribute ... accutane to weight loss. In fact, I would say my taking accutane...
- Cystic acne in 2nd month of accutane? 13th January 2005
... Have you ever gotten a cyst before Accutane ?...
... I was on Accutane a few years ago, and I remember that weeks 6-8 seemed ... problems my advice might change).
The results from accutane are usually amazing....
... Have you ever gotten a cyst before Accutane ?
CYSTIC acne, not a cyst....
And yes, cystic acne ... is why I am on accutane .
Anthony312, I had heard is got bad around month ... but things are begining to clear up because of the accutane , if I were not on it the cystic acne would last for...
... The point of accutane is that it gets worse before it gets better. I had ...
The simplistic way of looking at it is that the accutane is pushing out old rubbish from your system....
- hydrocortsone cream 12th January 2005
... The derm gave me some while i was on accutane and said to use it as a moisturizer. I used it for...
- why wont they just go away 12th January 2005
... you talked to your doc bout a stonger treatment like accutane or anything like that?...
... Before you try accutane you should try to cleanse your body first with some ... detoxifiers. Accutane can extremely damage your liver. That's why they tell ... and other things that can damage the liver more than accutane is already doing or you can die(while on accutane...
- Accutane rashes 12th January 2005
... Has anyone ever gotten a rash while using accutane ? Specifically small marks on the top of the hand?Yeah...
... that never happened when I wore wool before I was on accutane ...
ace...
... that never happened when I wore wool before I was on accutane ...
ace
man i get the same thing. it feels as...
- Ian's Accutane Journal 12th January 2005
... dermatologist and deciding that you're gonna go on accutane , how long does it take before you actually start taking...
... face in 8 years, and I will never know for sure if accutane will do it for me unless I try this.
I don't have...
... I'm on my third day of accutane . No side affects at all except for chapped lips. ... shoulders. Zero acne on my face thank God. I'm hoping accutane can clear me up after 2 years of antibiotics. I am...
... Hi all, I have been on accutane for 50 days, 50 mg a day. I know you all have recently ... consider severe on my back. During the first 30 days of accutane I experienced muscle and joint pain. I also had really...
... Sup guys, I am on day 8 of accutane and i am not seeing much improvement, but its not...
... but this thread seems to cool. So I finally started accutane . Im on day 12. My lips are just starting to get dry ... than it was there for a while. I dont know if its the Accutane already or the Birthcontrol Im on helping too. my...
... with people who are at the same stage as you in the Accutane process. I just started Accutane Jan 11th and was ... totally worth it! If anyone else is just starting with accutane , or even people who can add some tips/advice to this...
... worried because I have read that this happens to many accutane users.
Yes, I am on 40mg a day. My derm says he...
... be that bad at all. I don't know if its from the accutane , but my one eyelide was a bit swollen over the weekend ... on the same note it almost feels good knowing the accutane will take care of things! Anyways I am trying to...
... those four months, I didn't help at all! While on accutane , I haven't being watching my diet as closely. I haven...
... microdermabrasion, chemical peels for like 6 months post accutane ...becuase the accutane needs to be out of your system...
... like to know how long you are "supposed" to be on the accutane treatment regimen when you're using it for the first...
... but my pharmacist said that about 55% of people on accutane can get this. It's only been the last couple days...
... with all the other stuff i was reading. just started accutane 6 days ago- 80mg one day then 40 the next. my face...
... Vitamin A which of course you can't take while on accutane . I take Vit C, E, D/Magneseum, Alpha Lipoic Acid ... ITB24 welcome aboard to the entertaining journey of accutane . Good luck, and keep posting.
Ian....
... still getting cysts (which were not this bad before accutane )....
... I went on accutane and the derm started me on 80mg a day which turned...
... tint, which is supposed to go away after your off accutane for about a month. It is such a great feeling not ... need to use lotion in the mornings. I will be taking Accutane for 4 months total and will be at 60mgs for the last ... guys plan to wash your faces with after you are done Accutane . I would love to think that I can continue to use...
... red marks all over my skin. He said that while on accutane , redness was greater because of increased bloodflow...
... red. I hate them. Several months after I get off accutane ...I hope to have something like microdermabrasion...
... me is there really a bad breakout that you get from accutane because I got the pills last week and I am so afraid...
... never had cysts. even when i was supposed to get on accutane a year ago i had never had them before, however, a...
... thanks how long have you been on the accutane now and did you have mild to moderate and cysts I...
... 6th week and my skin is worse now than it was before accutane but for some reason i feel alot better because i know...
... clear your skin, the only reason I am putting off accutane now is because I might have to have surgery in September ... you cannot have surgery for a while after u are off accutane I have to find all this out, I did not rule accutane...
... have scarring left behind from before I was even on Accutane ...but I am so happy to FINALLY not have to worry about...
... I am on day one of accutane and just wanted to thank everyone for posting on here ... inclusing cystic, I have tried everything for my skin, Accutane is my last resort)
Thank you all and keep posting...
... I also found a huge attitude difference regarding accutane from one derm to the next. Some just cover their...
... Hey Everyone,
I am on day 66 of accutane and came across this thread. I am 23 yr old, female ... have tried everything so, finally, I decided to take accutane .
I am on 40 mg and my derm would like to keep...
... getting significantly worse about one month before accutane . this drug is weird cuz some people get way better...
- Picking With Spiro Or Accutane 12th January 2005
... I refused to try Accutane but I have had HUGE success with Spiro (along with...
- It's All A Trap....the Truth I Learned About Acne!!! 12th January 2005
... severe acne. Nothing works for any of us except for accutane . What we eat dosent make much of a difference....
... severe acne. Nothing works for any of us except for accutane . What we eat dosent make much of a difference.
... live. It doesn't have anything to thrive off of.
Accutane is the worst drug you can take for acne. People that ... take accutane get acne back even worse because of the serious liver...
... less potent), 3-alpha diol G is the product of DHT ( Accutane inhibits this also), Androstendione, and Free Testosterone ... retinoids that some of you may have used, like RetinA & Accutane , inhibit the enzymes neccessary for it's formation...
... until I did the blood lab a couple of weeks ago for accutane and they didn't accept me. They said my liver wouldn ... strength the liver in hopes of getting a chance to get on accutane and came across Milk Thistle. I swear it has helped...
- worse on accutane 11th January 2005
... hey guys,
i have been on accutane for a month now, I started off at 20mg's for 1 week ... should probably see results after about a month, is accutane not right for me, should I be seeing results? Do...
... hey guys,
i have been on accutane for a month now, I started off at 20mg's for 1 week ... should probably see results after about a month, is accutane not right for me, should I be seeing results? Do...
... I was on accutane about 7 years ago. It worked great. My sister took ... Nevertheless, after reading about all the side effects of accutane , I am not quite sure I would get on it again....
... I was on accutane about 7 years ago. It worked great. My sister took ... Nevertheless, after reading about all the side effects of accutane , I am not quite sure I would get on it again.
...
... She has some indents so I don't know if it was the accutane or the prednisone that caused it. She didn't take...
- i dont understand 11th January 2005
... a healthy lifestyle. I've tried every OTC product, accutane and tetracycline and they've done more harm than good...
... rain,
how bad was your acne before you started accutane ? Are you implying that after you got off accutane ... just your face or face and body? How long was your accutane course and didn't the doc think something was wrong ... like the fourth month? did you have scarring before accutane or no?...
... around my mouth and sometimes on my forehead. After accutane i got big red cysts instead, they can appear anywhere ... just says it's normal and that you have to finish the accutane for good results. Basically he could care less as...
... around my mouth and sometimes on my forehead. After accutane i got big red cysts instead, they can appear anywhere ... just says it's normal and that you have to finish the accutane for good results. Basically he could care less as ... gets paid.
you mean to say that you have been off accutane for over a year? or that you know that craters don...
- Accutane... 11th January 2005
... After 6 months on accutane my acne was much worst than when i had begun, not...
... has anyone had mild acne and went on Accutane ? For how long?...
- antibiotics for chest acne.... 11th January 2005
... taking one round of an oral antibiotic other than Accutane ? I really have BAD pimples on my chest and I really ... want to try Accutane , I've been suffering with facial acne since my teen...
... did nothing for my chest or back. today i got on accutane but i've only taken one pill so i can't tell you anything ... re not worth the money. If i were you i'd get on accutane if you aren't scared of the side effects, which in ... people also say how your acne comes back worse after accutane , which i believe can be solved by eating a little...
- regimen 11th January 2005
... What skin care regimen is good while I am on accutane ? I am not
sure what i should be doing....
- Sporadic little pimples - 4th month on Accutane...? 11th January 2005
... Has anybody on Accutane suddenly started developing new random pimples out...
- I compelated accutane 9-04 11th January 2005
... it took you to see major results. I am on day 44 of accutane and my back has cleared up a lot..but i think it has ... made my face a little worse. Do you think that accutane isn't working for me? My lips are a little chapped...
... skimom,
I'm glad to hear your daughter is finishing accutane this week. Going off it was pretty scary for me too...
... you're one of those lucky people for who it worked.
Accutane was by far the worst thing to happen to me in my entire...
... skimom,
I'm glad to hear your daughter is finishing accutane this week. Going off it was pretty scary for me too...
... you're one of those lucky people for who it worked.
Accutane was by far the worst thing to happen to me in my entire...
... weeks. I never had acne on my cheeks, but while on accutane i developped enormous bumps on my cheeks. I tend to ... have bled for a good 30 minutes. During my courseof accutane i had 7 of those monstrous things, and now i have ... probably stuck with for the rest of my life because of accutane . They're all around the same size as the smilies we...
... breakouts subsided at least? How long ago were you on accutane ?...
... I had lot of small whiteheads before accutane , mostly on my forehead and around my mouth. After ... accutane , i stopped getting those but they've been replaced...
... I had lot of small whiteheads before accutane , mostly on my forehead and around my mouth. After ... accutane , i stopped getting those but they've been replaced ... the scars i've mentioned before.
Sounds like accutane may have been overkill for your type of acne. Did...
- Accutane question 10th January 2005
... No, Accutane does not affect your testosterone. It only dries ... up your oil glands. As for the pro hormones with Accutane , I’m not sure, you would have to check with a dermatologist...
- acne a money maker for doctors 10th January 2005
... cannot compare herbal treatments with antibiotics or accutane , they are nowhere near the same thing....
... cannot compare herbal treatments with antibiotics or accutane , they are nowhere near the same thing.
Agreed. I...
... effects this stuff has on people. We don't know what accutane is going to do the future 70 yr olds who took it in...
- After accutane 'maintenance' cream 10th January 2005
... I had a similar situation, the accutane worked best after i got off it then I was put on tazorac...
... an initial breakout from it? or because u were on accutane did it just not happen?...
... I am on retin-a micro post accutane now. I am also using a BP face wash now and it seems ... helping. I had one left over that did not go away with accutane (i had to stop it one month early because my liver...
- Nioxin vitamins for acne 10th January 2005
... reconsidering going back to the derm and getting on accutane , but I am just two fearfull. I signed my life away ... kind of acne that would come back after my round of accutane . I decided not to chance it. I am trying to get back...
- Eucerin products 9th January 2005
... There was another moisturizer I used while I was on accutane that worked really well for me called complex 15....
- Acne Depression?! 9th January 2005
... I have been on overy antibiotic they prescribe, accutane , birth control pills, topical retin A's, topical antibitics...
... times myself because of acne. The antibiotics and Accutane and wreak havoc on my skin and general health and...
... way up to now (my acne is finally gone because of accutane , i still have red marks and a few open pores to get...
... way up to now (my acne is finally gone because of accutane , i still have red marks and a few open pores to get...
- Accutane vs. Antibiotics 9th January 2005
... me, but my face was still breaking out.
I am on accutane right now....and YES, It was very annoying about the ... It is nice that you don't have do that with the accutane ...that actually encourage you to drink milk with it...
... minocycline 100mg for years. I went thru one round of accutane in 94, which it helped tremendously. It managed to...
... the pills again, it never came back.
I then went on Accutane (for oiliness, not breakouts). It worked great!! It ... I think it's going pretty well. And I credit the accutane .
I had very, very, very oily skin. I would recommed ... trying accutane . It's the only thing that works for the oil (at least...
... sunlight.
Shortly after that i was put on 80mg/day of Accutane for 6 months and all it's done for me is make me even ... more money off my back.
Anyway, antibiotics and Accutane are both poisons. They are toxic to the body, they...
- Birth Control, Differin, Help! 9th January 2005
... If I were you I would try Accutane . It might be the best way to go. I know two people...
... I would consider trying Accutane , but my derm has never seemed to think my acne is...
... had severe acne and cleared it without resorting to accutane . If I were you, I would try other methods before trying ... accutane to avoid the possible major side effects, including...
... thing that has worked for me and I've even been on accutane . I wash my face with the cetaphil/clindamycin twice...
... thing that has worked for me and I've even been on accutane . I wash my face with the cetaphil/clindamycin twice...
- going to derm tomorrow, what do u reccommend? 9th January 2005
... life behind. What do u guys suggest I go on(besides accutane )?...
... can't stand this anymore. I'm gunna try and go on accutane . Why won't u try it? How severe is your acne?...
- Accutane and an eating disorder? 8th January 2005
... already somewhat depresed. I'm afraid that taking accutane (at times when I don't throw up, of course) could ... digestive problems (not that I already don't). Is taking accutane if you have bulimia a very bad idea? I want to start ... accutane soon (I'm tired of having acne even though it is not...
... that severe", then your doctor wont let you touch accutane . You should try birth control pills, which help some...
... became bulimic just after I finished my 6 months of accutane . I feel like it sent me into a psychosis that I have ... contently.
I know that my problems began during/ after accutane ....
- Accutane didn't work? 8th January 2005
... I've never taken accutane , so I wouldn't know, but I heard that accutane makes ... lips, nose bleeds, dry skin, and itchy eyes while on accutane ....
... than a year and then I got acne again. I didn't try accutane again.
My advice to you is to try it if you ... tried everything else. I know people who have gone on accutane and never broken out again. The only thing that ever...
... Accutane did not work for me either. It worked temporarily...
... acne for about the last 12 years. I did 28 weeks of accutane about 4 years ago. My skin was beautiful while I was...
... I am on accutane right now, and I am glad that I am. I put it off...
... i took accutane for 7 months i think and it didnt work for me.......
- help for cystic ance 8th January 2005
... thing that worked for me were cortisone injections and accutane . Haven't had any cysts since August!...
... looking into for females. The derm wanted me to do accutane or this....
- should you take accutane if your on an anti-depressant 7th January 2005
... you could take them both at the same time. As for Accutane causing depression, it’s hit or miss. Some people...
... knows i swear. if minocin doesnt work yes im gonna try accutane . if always just thought accutane was for severe cystic...
- Red Bull stops spots?!?! 7th January 2005
... Red bull and drink a can a day, but im clear from accutane ...
- Sex/Masturbation and Acne! 7th January 2005
... times a week, workout, take my multi-v. I have used accutane before but I did not finish the cycle to my acne came...
... cleared up. Too bad the topicals, antibiotics and accutane scarred me for life heh....
- Post Accutane solutions for breakouts and scars 7th January 2005
... For post- accutane treatment, unfortunately there’s not a lot expect ... going back on Accutane . You can try the topicals and all that again but ... time. The good news is that if you were to go on Accutane again your acne should get better and stay that way...
- ACCUTANE vs SPIRONOLATONE (females) 7th January 2005
... I did not want to try the accutane because of all the possible side effects. I have...
... I've never taken spiro before, but I was on accutane . I know there are a lot of horror stories out there...
... I've never taken spiro before, but I was on accutane . I know there are a lot of horror stories out there ... Have the chapped lips stayed after you stopped the accutane ? I read that it had become a permanent problem afterwards ... lip gloss every ten min or so. Even years after the accutane ...
... I would very highly suggest trying Spiro before Accutane . Spiro has been used for 20-30 years and is soooooooooo ... much safer than taking Accutane !!! Also, people who've not had luck with Accutane ... Spiro. I myself would NEVER even consider taking Accutane ! The Spiro cleared my acne by 95% within 3 weeks...
... I've only been on spiro, not Accutane , and I love it. I stayed on the topicals I was on...
... I've been on accutane twice and now i'm on spiro.The accutane helped me...
... Have the chapped lips stayed after you stopped the accutane ? I read that it had become a permanent problem afterwards ... lip gloss every ten min or so. Even years after the accutane
Chapped lips aren't a problem for me anymore. ...
... I took both spiro and accutane . The spiro helped me out quite a bit, but I still ... mprovement for me. I took spiro for about eight months.
Accutane was a miracle for me. I took it for five months and ... many years.
I guess both worked for me, but the accutane worked a lot better. With spiro, I could pass for ... "decent skin" with makeup on; with accutane I have "nice skin" with no makeup on. One thing that ... had two day periods and almost no cramps. Still, accutane was the better fit for my skin....
... I have decided to try spiro first. Accutane will be a last resort for me. I already have a problem ... the spiro right now. But if i have to, I will go on accutane eventually....
... desertgirl, did you take the spiro and accutane at the same time? is it possible to take both? what...
... desertgirl, did you take the spiro and accutane at the same time? is it possible to take both? what ... anyway? is it an antibiotic?
I didn't take spiro and accutane at the same time. I don't think that's "allowed. ... " Spiro was my last option before accutane . I'd tried everything else. Spiro is a high blood ... to anyone, but Spiro gave me more nosebleeds than accutane did. I'm not sure why....
... you can take accutane and spiro together! My derm told me to do it, because ... i had never had before.. which is why i am now on accutane to get rid of that.. :| which has dissappeared mostly ... have to make sure it's gone and stays away.. he said accutane woudl be best.. and he wanted me to stay on spiro...
... I looked at both spiro and accutane to treat my acne, which was described as "hormonal ... longer lasting results. I am on my second month of Accutane and am looking forward to clearer skin by the end ... having to take a pill everyday. I also wanted to see if Accutane might be my "cure"......
... everything under control. You could then take the accutane after you have clear skin.Would it get rid of the ... about. Would clearing your skin with spiro b4 taking accutane relieve some of the effects of accutane? Maybe I will ... doc toady if there is a way around the breakout from accutane . Maybe not though. I am pretty shy........lol...
... derm early feb. He said that doc would prob put me on accutane . And that it will almost garanteed work for MY acne...
- Embarrassing acne on my back 7th January 2005
... all come back. After 4 years of this I had to go on accutane . Have you seen a derm, cause if you have not i would...
- i swear to god i hate derms 7th January 2005
... something. he must be dumb i swear he tried to prescribe accutane and then i was like no yo i have ocd, social anxiety ... im already taking some other medication. i thought accutane was for severe acne so now they prescribe it if you ... a or something useless. maybe i should have taken accutane but i swear its almost over. i swear its cause im ... beard in 5 months maybe. but i dunno should i take accutane for this case. like i get 5 pimples at a time and...
... I know a lot of dermatologist that will prescribe Accutane because it is supposedly a "quick fix", even for people ... who don't have severe acne. Accutane is only for people with severe acne. The side effects...
... have i gotten more then 10 pimples at a time. oh take accutane it only makes your brain swell up(i think i heard...
- Accutane and Surgery 7th January 2005
... to talk to both the dermatologist and the surgeon. Accutane does slow down the healing process of your body and...
- So embarrased, will it ever go away? 6th January 2005
... waiting for my drug plan to kick in to go get some accutane , but I read something about SPIRO? What is this stuff...
... embarrased over the holidays!! I need help. Can't wait for accutane ....
- I get large cysts on my chin on a daily basis 6th January 2005
... diet following the Sweetjade model or you should try accutane . Cystic acne needs to be treated - regular topical...
- Please Help!!! I Dont Know What Else To Do 6th January 2005
... used?
5. Do you have oily skin?
6. Have you tried Accutane ?
7. Are you going to a regular doctor or a dermatologist...
... accutane is a risk.
but it sounds like the risk is worth...
... in a bottle of water).
3) Then if these fail try Accutane . It is risky but acne is sooo bad that it's probably...
... I think you would be a really good candidate for Accutane . I was scared about the side effects at first, but ... in any way. They are very careful when prescribing Accutane . I think it is definitely a risk worth taking. Good...
- Very Dry skin on legs 5th January 2005
... Hey, I was on accutane 5 months ago for only 4 months on 40mg. My legs are ... winter climate is very cold and dry. Could this and the accutane remaining in my system be causing the dryness? Thank...
... Hey, I was on accutane 5 months ago for only 4 months on 40mg. My legs are ... winter climate is very cold and dry. Could this and the accutane remaining in my system be causing the dryness? Thank...
- Body Acne 5th January 2005
... nothing has worked except Retin-A. I haven't tried Accutane , however, because I am afraid of the side effects...
- Success with Dermalogica??? 5th January 2005
... your acne. I have tried everything. I have been on accutane twice, done every antibiotic and prescription cream...
... your acne. I have tried everything. I have been on accutane twice, done every antibiotic and prescription cream...
- Does anybody feel like this ? 5th January 2005
... t even get acne until i was almost 22! i'm on the accutane now, trying to get off the antibiotics and what a...
- Is it true that acne can actually get WORSE after meds/creams/gels? 4th January 2005
... them with meals... Blah. I had the best luck with Accutane (it's the only thing that worked to this degree.. ... benzoyl peroxide worked really nicely but not quite like Accutane ). I definitely recommend Accutane ONLY after you...
- Need info on Brevoxyl 4, nicamide tablets, adoxa, klaron 10%, differin 0.1% gel 4th January 2005
... bad acne either definetly nota good candidate for accutane ..the dermo suggested this cux i was using just klaron...
- Dry Skin Patches 4th January 2005
... So I'm about 2 months into Accutane , and all the sudden I'm getting these patches of dry...
- Glycolic Acid 4th January 2005
... found relief with the one medication I didn't try: Accutane . I always thought my acne wasn't "bad enough" to use...
- Non-Comedogenic Label is misleading! 4th January 2005
... using something internally for my acne (not that damn accutane ) and I am about to stop using a moisturizer and start...
- Embrassing Blemishes 3rd January 2005
... to do about it. i'm hoping that after my cycle of accutane is over that i will be able to be 'normal' and not...
- Scared about swimming...I have acne all over my chest 3rd January 2005
... like you are saying then you could be a candidate for accutane ......
- help!! 3rd January 2005
... benzoyl peroxide. back to dermatologist! i'm on accutane now and it's no treat, i'll tellya, but supposedly...
- Accutane not so easy to get in 2005 3rd January 2005
... December 1st. My pcp was also very supportive of accutane and has been trying to get me to go on it for almost...
... When I was taking Accutane , I paid $25 for a 90 day supply. My insurance has ... s $30 now, though.
But normally, back in 2000, Accutane would have cost me over $300 for a 30 day supply. ... cifications of their prescription coverage before you go on Accutane . Also, if you got a particular pharmacy that you ... you have any idea of what precription strength of Accutane you would be taking, call the pharmacy ahead of time ... and ask them how much Accutane will be....
... December 1st. My pcp was also very supportive of accutane and has been trying to get me to go on it for almost ... as proof that I have "tried other methods" before accutane . I haven't gotten the accutane yet, but it's good...
... December 1st. My pcp was also very supportive of accutane and has been trying to get me to go on it for almost...
