Hello, ive been on Accutane for a little over 2 months now, and most of my inflammation are gone however there are still red marks all over my cheeks. Its as...
Sounds simple, but you know what really helped me get rid of red marks? Vigorous aerobic exercise--the kind where you work so hard that your face gets really...
Hello, I'm a 34 yo woman with cystic acne. I would love to get on accutane, but I would love to get pregnant also. I know that you cannot allow pregnancy...
My derm told me not to get pregnant for AT LEAST 6 months after finishing the course of treatment. I think it was recommended that long just to make sure it...
Hey ya'll - I just finished my second go around of the generic brand of Accutane. I went on it for 7 months at 40 mg. When I tried it the first time, I had to...
Hi everyone, I am on my 3 1/4 month mark and I cleared up alot in the last two weeks but then it started again. I only got like 2 a day for the last two weeks...
Phil...I know it's discouraging. They say you have to get worse before you get better. There are some people who break out longer than others. Accutane is...
I'm starting Accutane next week. I got my prescription today, but I can't afford it for a few days. I'm on 40mg, twice a day. I'm actually REALLY excited and...
Hey Kalen! I'm excited for you too! I did look at your journal. Your face actually doesn't look so bad. I just finished and am soooo glad. Best wishes! ... ...
I am very worried that being on the generic won't get the desired results. I started two days ago on 60mg!!! I don't know why it's such a large initial dose...
i am on amnesteem now. going on my 4th month and my face its very clear now. i have read so much about the amnesteem version that i myself was worried but for...
Started accutane 40/mg a day about 3 weeks ago...during the first week, nothing happened...no dry lips...nothing...second week dry lips and a lot less...
Hello. I just received a prescription for accutane, 40mg twice a day. Isn't 80 a day a lot? I am afraid that I received too strong of a prescription. I weigh...
hi! That's how I started and I only wieght 118!! On my second round of accutane i was prescribed 80.. the first time 40 and it was ok. But 80 really got to...
Hello - First of all, thanks to everyone for posting and replying to the e-mails. I have not posted myself but have read the positive posts over the past four...
.. yes this is my second dose but I'm on maintenance now. According to my derm it came back because i was not put on maintenance. I've noticed a lot a lot of...
Results are different for everyone. In my experience nothing really happens overnight, it's gradual and unpredictable. I got a breakout in week #3 & week #7....
ok for some reason i am havin trouble posting so i am gonna just do it this way. hope nobody minds. anyways i just wanted to know if anyone has had headaches...
hi I take 3 pills a week monday, wed and friday! 40 mgs. Of course my skin is not as dry or my lips. But my hair!! that's a different story!! I've tried so...
You need to call your doctor immediately. A headache that last for three days may be Accutane related, and it may not be. But it's definitely a sign that there...
hi elizabeth! thanks for the info. Actually I've not done any haircoloring with it, I don't blow dry it as much, i wash it every 3 or 4 days. I'm very...
I weigh 130 lbs. and I started of at 60 mg. but now I'm on 80 mg. a day so 80 mg. a day for someone who weighs 155 lbs. seems safe to me. I felt fine at 80...
I am SO scared now! I admit I visit as many accutane message boards as I can find. I recently visited one that had a few pictures of this one young guy ...
Ok, maybe my body doesn't like Accutane, but on 20 mg and my face looks like every pore is pushing a blackhead out. It makes my entire face look all bumpy and...
Thanks for your support. I seee the derm on Thursday, but I can get in earlier if I call with an "Accutane emergency." I should let her see what is going on...
Hi all, I read a post on a different issue (hair loss) which mentioned being on a "maintenance" dose. I've never heard of that. I was very curious b/c when I...
I used to have incredibly oily skin, now it's nice and dry. My hair would have to be washed daily, now I can go days without it looking like I swam in an oil...
ok like most of us i have been reading up on many drugs and vitamins that may help treat acne. now i am havin great success with accutane but i wanted to maybe...
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