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Obtain Accutane legally to prevent problems

Why it's a good idea to only get Accutane through your doctor

I understand the desperation that goes along with acne. It seems at times that you can't wait one more day for relief, let alone make a doctor appointment, get lab tests, wait for results, and finally get a prescription for Accutane. I also fully grasp the worry around whether your dermatologist will agree to prescribe Accutane even after all of your effort.

So what are you to do? I'll give a few suggestions below, but first I want to urge you strongly to do yourself and your wallet a favor and not order Accutane online without a prescription. A few things can happen. First, you can be out-and-out swindled and never receive your order. Or, even if you do receive your order, it is very likely to be an incorrect dose - either far too high and potentially harmful or far too low and not work at all. Often, you will receive a pill which contains zero active ingredient -- a total waste of money. In a worst case scenario, your pills may contain a different ingredient altogether and be life threatening.

We have had problems with people illegally making their own Accutane and advertising here on the message boards. This brings me to my last point. Buying Accutane without a prescription is against the law. I'd hate to see anyone caught up somehow in an illegal drug exchange and in trouble with the law.

So, what can you do? Here are some suggestions on how to hasten the process of acquiring Accutane legally.

  1. Let your dermatologist's office know it is important you see him/her ASAP. Acne is a disease - you absolutely have the right to be seen and treated quickly. If a quick appointment is still a challenge, ask to be put on a waiting list for cancellations. You'd be surprised how well this can work.
  2. Once you're in your dermatologist's office, be armed with a written history. Write down which meds you've taken which have failed to give you relief.
  3. If you and your doctor agree it is time for Accutane, your doctor will order blood tests. While waiting for your blood test results, follow the Acne.org Regimen carefully to keep your acne at bay while you wait for the green light from your doctor that your lab tests came back clear and you are a candidate for Accutane.

Tip Tip: You can use your flexible spending account for your prescription.