Isotretinoin (Accutane) Reviews
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Nicky, Hollywood California USA
Nov 19th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | THIS STUFF IS TRULY A MIRACLE DRUG, NO MORE ACNE!! |
| Cons: | the treatment sucks, you will have super sensitive and dry skin!! Try to keep it as dry as possible as my dermatologist said : "the dryer the better" |
| Bottom Line: | Stick with it! All you youngsters asre complaining its not working after a month or two! ITS TAKES SIX MONTHS!! but last a lifetime... stick with it, its worth it... trust me! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Nicky has used this item for about a year. |
| Price Paid: | 60.00 |
| Acne severity: | severe |
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hello, new york new york
Nov 19th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | it works immediately..my acne cleared up as soon as i started taking the medication... |
| Cons: | if you dont have insurrance it is expensive the blood work and consistent dermo appointments...constant back pain, mood swings, fatigue, headaches, decreased hunger |
| Bottom Line: | i started on 30mg for two months then got increased to 40 mg and started to feel different. i was way to tired to function in college and constantly felt depressed. currently i am on 2omg, hoping that i will start to feel like my normal self again...ifyou are thinking about accutane, seriously consider the side effects and if you can handle having to go off the medication if needed...my face is much clearer but i still get break outs along my chin. i am starting to wonder if it is even worth being on such a strong medication for acne that is not that bad in the first place |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | hello has used this item for a few months. |
| Acne severity: | very light |
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Lauren, Texas
Nov 19th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Helped clear acne, black heads, reduce pore size, and reduce oily for quite a while |
| Cons: | I couldn't finish my dose. Severe kidney infection, was hospitalized. You have to drink tons of water and cranberry juice. Have to get your blood drawn every month to regulate liver function and other body functions. Highly regulated drug. |
| Bottom Line: | I am a medical asthetician and have suffered with acne since my early teens. I had tried accutane in highschool although it didnt seem to help. They say sometimes if you take it a second time around it will do the trick. I tried it when I was 24 and my acne had seemed to get out of control. I was set to take it for about 4 months. Its important to take the vitamin ZBEC (Its a b vitamin, zinc, calcium supplement) while on it. Your body is depleted of nutrients and your hair can thin. I ended up in the hospital with a severe kidney infection, my temp was at 105. I have never been so sick in my life, nor do I hardly ever get sick. The accutane was too much for my body to break down. I was advised by two doctors to discontinue taking the accutane and my skin remained clear for about 5 months after and I suffer from minor breakouts now. My skin is starting to feel oily again and congested. For me at this point I am not so sure it was worth it. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Lauren has used this item for about a year. |
| Price Paid: | 30.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Nina, Chicago
Nov 18th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | improvement, clearer skin |
| Cons: | Monthly blood tests, Severe chapped lips, back pains, dry hands, slight depression, severe irritability & other cognitive implications such as memory loss, trouble focusing and coming up with the right words. |
| Bottom Line: | I've been taking accutane for almost 3 months and I have seen mild results. My face does look better however I still suffer from constant breakouts. I'll keep my head up and hope that the next three months of treatment will result in clearer skin. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Nina has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 130.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Runner, New Mexico
Nov 17th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | after about 1 month, blackheads and clogged pores cleared......in general, skin less oily.... |
| Cons: | at the end of 2 months, still breaking out....lips burn without aquaphor...ankle pain....... |
| Bottom Line: | after reading about isotretinoin and asking my dermatologist about it's mechanics, the drug is working......the purging phase has continued since week 1...........still too early to see full results.......hopefully, month 3 will result in clear skin...... |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Runner has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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misslady26, il
Nov 17th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | this s^%$$ works |
| Bottom Line: | My cousin took accutane about 10 years back when she was about 15. I remember both of us had acne but hers was way more severe than mine. Her face was just ugly looking with nasty looking bumps all over her face. Mine was just a few big pimples here and there and white heads all over but nothing compared to hers. Well anyway, at that time she took accutane I didn't want to take it cuz I thought my acne was not as bad and I am 26 now and I am still suffering with acne, too scared to take accutane at this point. My cousin has been acne free ever since she took accutane. I have never ever seen her with a pimple and her skin is flawless and beautiful ;(. I wish I could have taken it 10 years back. I have depression now and it would just make it worst. I am currently on taz. Hopefully it works for me. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
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Anonymous
Nov 17th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | it does the job like magic but it won't make you "glow" like beyonce or firgy. it will get rid of your acne and you will transform yourself. |
| Cons: | very dry skin, very dry palms, very dry lips, you will have to carry a container of moisturizer everywhere u go. yes it its an expensive treatment but it has a right to come with that price tag attached. |
| Bottom Line: | use it. |
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Anonymous, Australia
Nov 14th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | I took it for 5 - 6 months, and I've never been happier with my skin. Friends say it's so smooth, and it "glows". |
| Cons: | The usual: dry/sensitive skin (DO NOT WAX!!!), dry lips (carried paw paw ointment with me everywhere), sore joints after working out, and not being able to touch up regrowth or sit out in the sun (minor sacrifice) |
| Bottom Line: | I tried everything, and i mean EVERYTHING. My skin cleared up on its own after high school, but then when I turned 20, it came back worse. Roaccutane was my last resort, as I had heard many bad stories, but so far - SO GOOD. I'm a couple weeks out of treatment now, so hoping it has worked for the long run. The pros have definately made the cons seem insignificant! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 5.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Danny, UK
Nov 14th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | None |
| Cons: | Still not seen no improvement to my acne condition at all while taking accutane for a month. It has infact made my acne worse. |
| Bottom Line: | Everybody has different body's so it maybe worth a try but for me its not looking good although i am continuing to take it for at least a few more months. Furthermore, side effects i have experienced are joint pains and dry lips. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Danny has used this item for about a month. |
| Acne severity: | severe |
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Jord, Sussex, England
Nov 14th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Luckily we Dont pay for any medication in the UK (NHS) |
| Cons: | Cracked, dry swollen lips , nose bleeds, dry flaking inflamed skin |
| Bottom Line: | Have been taking 60mg of Accutane for 5 weeks now with very little improvement , infact I have gone from having mild acne to severe in the last week or so ! I guess that this is the breakout stage of the treatment so im going to hang in there . No signs of depression ,thank goodness .... Just short tempered ! The Skin on my face and neck is flaking and feels raw .. Antibiotic topical lotion does help with drying the spots up. .Cant wait for some improvement. After reading your comments from people in the US , I will continue taking it , thanks ... Jord (15) |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Jord has used this item for about a month. |
| Acne severity: | light |
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