Heya, ive been on accutane for just ova a week now, and just lukin for sum advice.
The stuff is seriously freaking out my skin, i kno they say it gets worse before it gets beta but WEN??
Ive had moderate to severe acne for like the last ten years ( im 28 now), ive tried various skin care routines, medications, anti biotics etc. Accutane is my last resort. What if it doesnt work?
I hate that its taking ova my life.

Hello and welcome to the org! =)

Like anything, Accutane is a drug and a rather powerful one at that. It's good that you are concerned about the possible ramifications of such a drug, but it is a decision only you and your doctor can make.

Hey

I do know what you mean about it taking over your life. Lately I have been feeling that way too so you're def not alone. I started having acne when I was 14 I went to a derm and the prescriptions cleared it up for a while. But then the damn thing returned and again I went back to the derm and got even more prescriptions. However, my insurance didn't cover the cost this time around and it's terribly expensive so I haven't been using it consistently. In the meantime my skin has exploded on me going from bad to worse. On top of that it leaves behind ugly marks and scars. I went back to the derm yesterday and she suggested accutane much to my dismay. I know all the risks and side effects associated with this drug plus I don't want my acne to get any worse. It's already bothering me so much as it is. However, I am becoming desperate, frustrated, and depressed. I don't even leave my house anymore except to go to work and if I didn't have go there I would never leave. This is really distressing and it doesn't matter what people say "hang in there you will be alright" it doesn't help. Keep us posted on how things go with the accutane. I might be joining you soon if I can get over my initial fears. And just remember you're not alone

Hey HDD208 looks like wer'e in the same boat except for that I started my accutane course like 4 days ago.
When I went to the derm for the first time in like two years because my acne started to get really bad (even though I have acne since about 15 yrs old, I'm 22 now). Anyways I was tired of all the creams and antibiotics etc.. and how it messed up my skin even worse so I just gave up and waited until the acne went away on its own. Since I stopped going to the derm and using creams especially benzoyl peroxide my acne wasn't bad at all and not bothering me for about 2 years. So speed it up, as I said I went to the derm a week ago because my skin was pissing me off and to my surprise when I told him my story he said it's accutane time.............................................I was like, oh? really? hmmmm? shit! just because of what I have read about this medication and stuff. When I got the prescription it took me two whole days of no sleep and stress, thinking over and over, trying to decide if I should take the pill. I finally decided that I had to try it out because I'm too old for this acne stuff now and it's ruining my life sooooooooo bad. So I'm on my fourth day now taking 40mg a day and had no side effects just yet except for maybe some mood swings but for most part they have been good because before I took the pill I was depressed most of the time, now I'm happy 90% of time. I'm just nervous of the initial breakout and when it will happen. I hope whatever decision you make it will be a good one and you will beat the long war with this pathetic enemy.

Adam.

Hey Atom.
Did you have your IB yet?
How is your progress going? any side effects?
Please share your experience as I too just started accutane and am very nervous about the whole process. For me there has been no side effects but that might be because I'm only on my fourth day.
Wish you all the best.

Hey Adam

So I have been doing some research..I am suppose to go back to the derm in 3 weeks to begin accutane (cuz I am a girl and they need 2 negative pregnancy test before they gave it to me) In the meantime I have been looking into stuff to help kick the enemy. I have been making all natural exfoliation masks, using BP religiously, susncreen, mosturize, and taking a load of supplements: omega 3, zinc, vitamin C and of course drinking plenty of water and eating lots of fruits and veggies. Apparently, this isn't working because I am still breaking out (lord help me) so I am seriously considering going on the accutane now even though I am still afraid of it. I just don't get it. I do everything a person is suppose to do to take care of their skin I put so much effort into it and am pretty healthy for the most part. I don't eat any processed/fast foods, no junk..all fresh home cooked foods mostly veggies I was raised without eating meat since I do come from an Indian family (I do eat fish though). Anyway I am just tired of putting in so much time and effort into trying to obtain good skin and I still don't have it and then I see people who don't do anything and have great skin. So right now I am most likely going back to my derm and saying give me the drug from hell if that's what it takes. Please keep us updated about how you're doing on this and once I go on it I will be with you on the same journey...good luck to us both

I would stop taking it!

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