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[barefooted]

Beginning the log -

I'll be starting my third week on Claravis tomorrow: 80 mgs a day split into two 40 mg doses, for four months. This is technically 1.6mg/kg (I engulfed myself in research before I started; fear-inspired knowledge). I've had acne on and off (more on in the last five years or so...I'm 26) for, oh, eleven years, maybe? Rounds of antibacterials, topicals...blah blah blah...quit working on the bastards, and convinced that life-long use of medications isn't good for oneself, decided to try this. I hope it is the saving grace...

My derm also was insistant on 25 mg/day of doxapin, an antidepressant - because I've had a history of depression. I was most concerned about the emotional side effects...has anyone experienced pronounced side effects??? I haven't outside the normal wax and waning month to month...


I'm also experiencing the much anticipated dryness...lips (putting balm on almost every fifteen minutes!), my face is peeling off, and sunscreen is absolutely necessary...I'm using Dove Sensitive bath bar in the morning, Burt's Bees' lotion, Origins in the evening, with more lotion...


I'm vegan, too...in part because of the potential for high blood pressure...

Any advice on coping with the side effects, and what the future holds for the next three and half months?

Thanks!

^barefooted