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Birth Control board
  1. when to start... 14th July 2007
    ... didnt help it when i was on it), but im going to try accutane so i need to go back on. i dont know when ill get...

  2. Opinions? 7th July 2007
    ... is persistent. Next month, I am set to go on either Accutane or Spironolactone, whichever I prefer. I need to be ... on BC for Accutane , and how my BF is coming home from Iraq, I need the...

  3. stopping and restarting the pill...please help 12th June 2007
    ... i dont get cysts anymore like i used to but i know accutane helped...and im not overly oily,,im dry to a bit a...

  4. help...i have acne w/out b/c 18th February 2007
    ... If you don't want to continue BCP's, how about Accutane ? I think it's an oral medication. I know someone...
    ... I want to put more "stuff" into my body. I think accutane is a bit more harsh than B/C pills. I was thinking...

  5. Bad acne! Will Yaz (not yasmin) help? 25th January 2007
    ... wait to get off of it and I can compare this to the Accutane because I have also been on Accutane. I did have cyctic ... cystic than facial. I know the side affects they say accutane cause, and the hoops that you have to jump through ... from the YAZ in 2 weeks then I had on 4 cycles of the Accutane . On the YAZ I have had major vision problems, severe ... little ridiculous:) I know that the pamphlet in the Accutane is a little scary and that is something you need to...
    ... wait to get off of it and I can compare this to the Accutane because I have also been on Accutane. I did have cyctic ... cystic than facial. I know the side affects they say accutane cause, and the hoops that you have to jump through ... from the YAZ in 2 weeks then I had on 4 cycles of the Accutane . On the YAZ I have had major vision problems, severe ... little ridiculous:) I know that the pamphlet in the Accutane is a little scary and that is something you need to...

  6. OK LADIES....Need your help... 9th January 2007
    ... that week??? ALSO....i just finished my course of accutane ...and my skin is in great condition right now...im...

  7. New again to bcp - Loestrin24Fe 18th October 2006
    ... am currently searching for an acne pill other than accutane (had a bad experience with it) that does not compromise...

  8. About Depo Provera 17th October 2006
    ... personally didn't used depo (thank god) but I used accutane for acne that was bad for my bones and I regrett dearly...

  9. BCP and acne 15th October 2006
    ... have some acne that just refuses to go away. I was on accutane a long time ago, and other than that I am having a...

  10. Birth control for 14 year old 14th September 2006
    ... doctor had tried just about everything else except accutane and BC was the next alternative. My mom had the exact...

  11. Acne off and on for 9 years :( 29th June 2006
    ... The last thing at the derm's office for me to try is accutane , but my acne has come back with every round of antibiotics...

  12. Can this happen? 21st May 2006
    ... of the pill, Ive had a HORRENDOUS breakout (nearly accutane qualified) and its happened the 3rd week of my pack...

  13. Please Help!! 7th April 2006
    ... a big concern for me because i am currently taking accutane to help with my acne and i dont want anything to make...
    ... I broke out really badly on OTC lo. I was also on accutane but I went on it after my experience with OTC lo....

  14. Depo and acne 1st March 2006
    ... months. I had acne earlier in my teens, then took Accutane and it went away. When I started the shot the acne...

  15. just started yasmin, excrutiating headache!! 27th February 2006
    ... been on Yasmin for almost a month bc I was going on Accutane . I had headaches for like the first week. Maybe ... then, I havent had a single headache and I started my accutane today so it wasnt related to that either. Hope this...

  16. Accutane/Birth control 1st February 2006
    ... :) I am a 27 year old female who is starting Accutane next week. While on Accutane I need to be on birth ... there a particular one I should go on while Im on Accutane ? I dont know too much about all the different kinds...
    ... :) I am a 27 year old female who is starting Accutane next week. While on Accutane I need to be on birth ... there a particular one I should go on while Im on Accutane ? I dont know too much about all the different kinds ... t an "introductory pill" or one that's specific to Accutane ....

  17. Acne and birth control 23rd January 2006
    ... seem to have little effect. I am considering going on Accutane , which I am trying to avoid due to the horrible side...
    ... me out horribly that I went on ortho tri cyclen and accutane . Now, almost 5 months later its good....i recommend ... ortho tri cyclen 100% and accutane ...both worked great for me, but not until about the...
    ... back breaking out.... not fun. I'm trying to avoid accutane if possible. I hope that during month three my skin...

  18. Orthotricyclen Lo 3rd November 2005
    ... horrible acne from the LO brand. I actually am now on accutane because of how bad it made it. Im on the regular Ortho...

  19. Changing from one pill to the other 25th October 2005
    ... liver, but unless you have liver problems or take accutane at the same time, I don't think it's really dangerous...
    ... liver, but unless you have liver problems or take accutane at the same time, I don't think it's really dangerous...

  20. best for acne!? 4th August 2005
    ... to take bcpills back then. Many yeas later I took accutane and that cleared my acne although looking back I wished ... bcpills for longer and see if that helped my face. Accutane is a dangerous drug. So now Im back to using ortho ... oh well I have no acne but I know that was from the accutane ....

  21. ortho tri-cyclen LO 21st June 2005
    ... this pill, as i was just put on it cuz i am starting accutane next month. i don't want to take a birth control that...
    ... this pill, as i was just put on it cuz i am starting accutane next month. i don't want to take a birth control that ... out, however, considering you're going to be using Accutane , I don't think that you'll have a problem. Just remember ... actually get worse when first starting the pill and Accutane , so give it time....
    ... I'm a post accutane r and I'm using OTC not the low one. Is this the first ... time you use birth control? I used this OTC before accutane and it cleared my back acne beautifully and i wished ... cleared my face and that way I wouldn't have used the accutane . When on accutane i did not used birth control because ... i planned on being abstinent. Accutane is too scary to risk having a child while on it. Definetly ... have a backup! Good luck in your accutane course. Remember to be weary on the side effects....
    ... i broke out so bad i HAD to go on accutane . I also ganed 35 pounds after 6 months of usage....
    ... broke out so badly on it that i actually HAD to go on accutane . Also, I gained 35lbs after using it for 6 months...

  22. New to board..Need some help please!! 20th December 2004
    ... either. Im in a dilemma! I actually almost took Accutane because my skin got SO BAD. I'm getting cysts on...
    ... different). I hope it gets better and try to not take Accutane ! (I've read so much negative stuff about it) Be gentle...
    ... Yes, I am SO glad I checked in! Oh I know, Accutane is pretty nasty stuff- and I don't even know if it...

  23. BCP and acne.......please help! 30th October 2004
    ... should even bother. I have also been on antibiotics, accutane and many topicals without luck. I'm so depressed...

  24. Ortho to Yasmin Switch 29th October 2004
    ... last effort to clear up my skin before considering Accutane (which I really don't want to do because of the side...

  25. Do you think my acne is controlled by Diane-35, or will I break out when I go off it? 28th September 2004
    ... theoretical risk of birth defects. But nothing like with Accutane ....
    ... years...many different antibotics, topicals, even accutane . the thing that worked for me was spironolactone and...

  26. Switching BC pills! 5th July 2004
    ... birth control and acne... After my first course of Accutane , my skin was still sufficiently broken out. My derm...
    ... fact, tomorrow she has her blood test to get her on accutane . At any rate, she is going to switch to ortho triclen ... likes the regularity of her cycle. Perhaps after the accutane we'll try adding spiro if we need to instead of switching...
    ... fact, tomorrow she has her blood test to get her on accutane . At any rate, she is going to switch to ortho triclen ... likes the regularity of her cycle. Perhaps after the accutane we'll try adding spiro if we need to instead of switching...
    ... birth control and acne... After my first course of Accutane , my skin was still sufficiently broken out. My derm ... bad was your acne before and how long were you on accutane ?...
    ... now and her skin is completely clear, she went on accutane . should have my mom call my doctor and see if...

  27. alesse and acne 4th May 2004
    ... would be greatly appreciated i'm almost done with accutane and don't wanna have acne again! thanks muchly...

  28. Negative Yasmin Experiences? 12th April 2004
    ... spiro works on its own. By the way, did 2 rounds of accutane ....only thing that worked, but unfortunately, it's...

Blood Disorders board
  1. pass out when give test tubes...help! 31st July 2005
    ... constintly have my blood tested for ear surgeries or accutane (which im off now). I pass out every time. anyone...

  2. low white blood cells 15th September 2003
    ... I am a fourteen year old male. I take Accutane for my acne. A had a routine blood test on friday ... something to worry about? Is it probably just the accutane ? I'm getting another blood test tommorow to see if...

Bone Disorders board
  1. Accutane and ostenecrosis and/or osteomyelitis 22nd September 2007
    ... boniva etc. I am not sure the connection with the accutane . Even with the fosomax, the thing that is the trigger...
    ... know one other person with this and she was also on Accutane . Accutane can in fact cause bone disease and delayed...

  2. any 1 tell me if u can get osteomyelitis 10th November 2003
    ... GiGi, I posted another reply to you in the Accutane thread. The doctor who said there is nothing he can...
    ... Susan, I just responded to you on the Accutane thread before reading this. Again I so much appreciate ... had answered your question about antibiotics in the accutane thread so won't go into that again. So DDS/MD....

Bowel Disorders board
  1. does lactose intolerance cause pain? 14th September 2006
    ... kind of a treat. You didn't by any chance take Accutane for your acne? If so, pls mention this to your doc...
    ... I have IBS and took Accutane about 12 years ago. What were you referring to in ... reguards to the Accutane ? Thanks D...
    ... As a matter of fact I did take accutane but that was 20 years ago, curious why do you ask...

  2. Please help, having endo and colonoscopy, ? about symptoms 15th August 2006
    ... I also assumed it was a side effect from taking accutane 6 mos. earlier (which I had to stop due to other side...

  3. Entocort for Crohn's!!!!!! 22nd July 2006
    ... worried about puffy face and acne because i was taking accutane when it induced my first inflammation and i don't...

  4. Rectum rumbling? 24th March 2004
    ... esp. in school. I've taken a lot of antibiotics, accutane & birth control pills. I'm thinking about getting...

  5. New here, have a question regarding hemorrids 4th January 2003
    ... Accutane is a very strong drug and you need to be careful with...

Brain & Nervous System Disorders board
  1. Am I going nuts?? 21st July 2006
    ... the past few months) which may be related: I am on accutane (I'm almost done with that), and I know there is a...

  2. Anyone here ever taken Accutane? 29th June 2001
    ... licensed practicing pharmacist (35 y/o) and took Accutane for close to 2 years when I was around 27 or so. ...

  3. vertigo/dizziness, cerebral hemorrage,seizures, fainting, syncope? 4th March 2001
    ... The drug is a prescription acne medication called, Accutane . Copies of the adverse event reports can be obtained ... revised/updated, May,2000 pharmaceutical insert on Accutane for more info. on possible side effects associated...

Cancer: Cervical & Ovarian board
  1. Using vitamins and minerals to reverse dysplasia 9th June 2005
    ... for one cannt take vit A supplementation as I took accutane , vit A supplements would be very bad for my system ... the retinyl palmitate beware everybody. (that's why accutane is such a harmful drug) Vit A is bad in high dose...
    ... a doctor consent. But I'm traumatized cause I took accutane (which is an overdose of vit A sort of) and after ... vitamins is dangerous. (I did overdosed the B5 before accutane because that one is water soluble and still i had...

  2. Leep/Laser results :) 9th March 2005
    ... I get concious of vitamin overdoses because I took accutane (which is a overdose of vitamin A) and it scared to...

Cancer: Skin board
  1. black spot on lower lip 30th October 2006
    ... smoke. One last thing. About 14 years ago, I was on Accutane - a strong medication for acne which contains an excess...

Children's Health board
  1. Acne medication linked to a wide variety of adverse health conditions 24th February 2001
    ... Accutane , a prescription acne medication which is targeted ... teens to early 40's developing during and/or after Accutane treatment and transient acute myopia as well as ocular ... of which in some cases can persist after stopping accutane )...to name a few of the possible side effects while ... now required that a Medguide be included with the Accutane prescription that outlines nine categories of adverse ... risk of developing adverse health conditions while on Accutane . The Adverse Events reports are available through...

  2. Teenage fainting spells 6th February 2001
    ... adverse effects on the prescription acne medication, Accutane . For those interested: Reports may be obtained under...

Chronic Fatigue board
  1. Accutane/Roaccutane 28th May 2003
    ... suffering from CFS and have been for 5 years now. I took accutane right before i got sick. Please tell me what you...
    ... I also have just finished taking accutane about a month or so ago and now i am feeling major...
    ... like illness within 6 months after ceasing a 5 month accutane treatment. It started with exhaustion... then attacks...
    ... I am considering starting accutane . My acne is not severe. I am 35 and suffer adult acne...

  2. is this chronic fatigue? 7th June 2001
    ... hey, ok, well this all happened in my sixth month of accutane , and i read one of the side effects of accutane, some...
    ... Don't know what accutane is but I push thyroid testing for CF. Lots of new...

Cosmetic Surgery board
  1. labia reduction 12th February 2006
    ... dermatologist recommended it for his lips when he was on Accutane . LIPS that was funny lol. Sorry Well please stay...

  2. cosmetic surgery and accutane 8th May 2005
    ... is a higher incidence of healing problems while on Accutane , and for a while afterwards, but that generally applies ... breast surgery. :) Most Drs. want you to be off of Accutane for about 6 months before surgery, but every Dr. is...

  3. Need Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta area for a few deep acne scars and undereye circles 20th June 2004
    ... procedures for the following: I have completed Accutane about 3 years ago. I have some acne scars that I'd...

  4. Boston/Rhode Island Hair Removal, Acne, Tattoo, Botox Treatments 4th December 2003
    ... drying up the oil production on a short term basis ( Accutane ), the Smoothbeam laser actually alters these glands...

  5. Laser Skin Resurfacing 11th March 2002
    ... just talks about the results for wrinkles. I was on accutane 18 months ago so I am a little unsure about it because...
    ... damage. But check with your Dr. as far as you taking Accutane only 18 months ago. This is important but I don't...
    ... just talks about the results for wrinkles. I was on accutane 18 months ago so I am a little unsure about it because...

  6. Erbium laser question for acne scars 17th March 2001
    ... year or so before I can have it done because I took Accutane at the end of last year....

  7. Laser/Dermabrasion? Derm/Dr.? 30th December 2000
    ... or 3 to get different opinions. you haven't taken accutane lately, have you? anyhow, for deeper scarring, i...

Dental Problems board
  1. A question about meds and your teeth- 4th February 2008
    ... there are a host of others. I have always felt that accutane contributed to some of my peridontal, and more recently...

  2. Accutane and osteomyelitis/osteonecrosis of the jaw 22nd September 2007
    ... Hello - Have you tried reviewing accutane and osteolysis/osteomyelitis in the mandible? I'm ... disorders, one of the websites I read did mention accutane and osteolysis. Try searching for it and you may...
    ... I've never been on accutane , but I have been on Retin A cream before. This was...
    ... now my chronic tmj. I had 2 rounds of treatment with accutane 6 years apart from each other and started experiencing ... why I was losing bone (didn't know anything about accutane causing it) and subsequently teeth other than to say ... but not limited to the jaw alone and only when the accutane was prescribed at high doses for prolonged periods ... that for some individuals their bodies stored the accutane which prolonged the continued degeneration. While ... all my problems but if you do find anything linking accutane to jaw problems, please let me know. To be honest...
    ... thing but wanted to share here as well b/c of the Accutane connection. I am currently pregnant btw and am having ... the pain due to that...and it scared me to read that Accutane may somehow get stored in your body b/c I know it...
    ... Hi, my question/comment applies more to the Accutane concerns...I am just starting to do some initial research ... on the potential lingering side effects of Accutane for pregnant women. I am 28 and thinking about becoming ... and my dermatologist recently proposed that I go on Accutane to clear up a cystic adult acne problem. I would ... it for about 6 months, at a very low dose. Because Accutane causes such severe birth defects and because of the ... comments in the posts regarding Accutane being stored in you body long after use, I am extremely ... about potential birth defects related to previous Accutane use? How about any good studies to read about or ... she's never heard of any connection between previous Accutane use and birth defects...and obviously I would rather...
    ... think they truly know the ramifications of previous accutane use. As far as a low does, how bad is your acne? I ... opinion, if you want a baby in a year, forget the Accutane . I don't think you can every be too careful when it ... You can do a search for Long term effects of accutane , and I am certain you will find tons of stuff....

  3. Jaw bone infection... Some info please :) 10th May 2006
    ... Does anyone know if the drug accutane could cause this as well? And what are the symtoms...
    ... Thelma-Louise;2346724]Does anyone know if the drug accutane could cause this as well? And what are the symtoms ... Do you have osteomyelitis of the jaw? Did you take Accutane ?...

Depression board
  1. Thinking about finally coming to terms with possible depression 12th March 2007
    ... for the past 5 years. I was also on the medicine Accutane that pretty much sent me into a horrible downward...

  2. Depression has anything to do with Promiscious 7th October 2006
    ... ready. I am worried of the side effect. I am taking accutane treatment for my acne problems so I cant take any...

  3. Am I Depressed? 5th January 2006
    ... until around the end of senior year (after I went on accutane ). During that time I had multiple fantasies about...

  4. My skin making my lose the will to live 21st December 2005
    ... Have you tried Accutane ? It's mainly for the worst cases of acne. It's very...
    ... Have you tried Accutane ? It's mainly for the worst cases of acne. It's very ... I had bad acne in junior high school too and the accutane cleared it up for good. I only wish there was a magic...
    ... careful what your doing to your skin. I agree with accutane also....
    ... I had bad acne in junior high school too and the accutane cleared it up for good. I only wish there was a magic...
    ... Accutane will turen it all around for you!! :) I've only ... just a bonus, not a necessaty. I hope you can get the Accutane so that you can focus on what truly matters in life...
    ... In case you didn't know Accutane is prescribed by a doctor. Go to a dermatologist and...
    ... when i was in junior high school they didnt have Accutane and no one else in my class had pimples. By the time ... I got treated with the Accutane my anxiety and depression was kicking into full gear ... one or two pimples but not a bad acne condition. The Accutane is great!...

  5. Lexapro Side Effects 23rd October 2005
    ... happends. But the labido is GONE! Maybe one I stop the Accutane I will stop the anti-depressants. I mostly feel negative...

  6. finding a job? 12th July 2005
    ... this skin infection (gram-negative folliculitis), its accutane and suposed to work really good, i cannot wait to...
    ... on my back it was never comfortable for me. anyway, accutane is usually the only thing that helps it, and it is...

  7. Do SSRIs cause acne/ breakouts as a side effect? 18th December 2004
    ... times) and also, have been off of my second course of Accutane for 18 months (that's when most people see a resurgence ... out which is contributing--or not, my guess is the Accutane though. I would ask the psych about it... but I can...

  8. Need some Advice Desperatly! 14th November 2004
    ... distress. (I do hope that you will not be put onto Accutane as this drug has been shown to cause major depression...

  9. Symptoms of depression? 13th October 2004
    ... Your acne med isn't related to Accutane , is it? That one can definitely kick off depression...

  10. How am i supposed to carry on? 26th August 2004
    ... my skin. What I did was get a second course of accutane . The first one was great but didn't last. So I am ... 20mg capsule every three days). If you haven't tried accutane then if you can afford it, go for it. You've obviously ... t mind selling, for instance). If you've tried accutane and it didn't work then try it again but go for the...
    ... messages...but still quite depressed cause i realize that accutane is probably the only fix for me...i've never tried...
    ... cond*t*on ***n do everyth*ng *n your power to try accutane . Don't be afra*d of *t - you don't have to megadose ... ng to allev*ate *** s*tuat*on, but wh*lst you're on accutane *t w*ll feel l*ke you're mak*ng str*des towards *mprovement ... ng. *f * could * would g*ve you *** money for accutane . That's how much * bel*eve *t can help you. Don't...

  11. Effexor Withdrawal Tips - Do's and Don'ts 18th May 2004
    ... eased up a great deal. I read an article on the Accutane scandal which blew up a few years ago. Apparently ... , Accutane also interferes with the serotonin. Anyhow, they ... did PET scans on kids after using Accutane for 4 mths. It showed very clearly the damage to...

  12. Hurting 29th March 2004
    ... researched acne stuff, again on these boards, and took accutane for 3 months which got rid of 90 percent of my acne...

  13. ACCUTANE & DEPRESSION please respond 22nd March 2004
    ... I doubt it has anything to do with the accutane . Are you sure about being dyslexic and having...
    ... My sis-in-law got very depressed on accutane & had to be treated for depression. Not sure if it ... continued after she was off accutane , as she did do some weird things, we're not sure if...

  14. Lonely 3rd March 2004
    ... hungry than be seen in the caf. I finally got on accutane twice which didnt completely rid me of it but it made...

  15. 17 year olds; seeks serious help. 3rd February 2004
    ... hopeless. I was acne free for 6 months after taking accutane and my mind started to come up out of the gutter....

  16. Anxiety and depression, a deadly combo... 4th January 2004
    ... would suggest you are playing with fire. I took Accutane for a 7 month course (another apparent "suicide" drug...

  17. High intelligence...depression 4th January 2004
    ... of hard and soft street drugs while on a course of Accutane and I've permanently fudged my brain. Now I'm trying...

  18. From manic to suicidal, these are the days... 28th December 2003
    ... of my previous posts, I'm the idiot who cocktailed Accutane and street drugs for a number of months straight ... reason it was harmless. Little did I know the power of Accutane , let alone what taking some powder up the nose would ... (which was about 4 months after the closure of my accutane course) that I realize today -- I was heavily manic...

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