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[Nolz]

So after 8 weeks on the regimen (and very good results), I went to a dermatologist with about 5 pimples on my entire face. Needles to say I was feeling pretty good and thought he'd concentrate on the PIH marks and give me something for that.

He took one look at me and sad: ROACCUTANE. Then he pulled out that "no pregnacny pledge" and made me sign it, and quickly scribbled the presciption and I was on my way. The entire consultation took about 2 minutes, and he didn't even ask me anything about my medical history or what I'm using. When I voiced my concerns over the harshness of the drug he just said, "Listen to the doctor", and "come back in 2 or 3 months".

He said nothing about blood tests, or any of the side effects, except to say, "You'll look really bad for about 3 months" then all but kicked me out of his office.

I have never felt so dehumanised in my life! He was horrible! And in that daze with tears stinging my eyes, I went and filled the prescription cos the pharmacy was right there.

But when I got home, I really thought about it and I don't think I can take the drug. So I put the box in the back of my closet.

But I keep thinking about it now.... What if this could be the end of all my troubles?? What if the side effects won't really be that bad? But what if I take it and suffer really bad side effects, even long term?

I don't know what to do!!!!!!!!!!

What's been your experience on this drug? I want to hear it all. The good and the horrible!

[ClearDreaming]

If the side effects are really bad you can always stop taking it.

Edited by ClearDreaming, 28 May 2012 - 01:01 AM.

[Green Gables]

So after 8 weeks on the regimen (and very good results), I went to a dermatologist with about 5 pimples on my entire face. Needles to say I was feeling pretty good and thought he'd concentrate on the PIH marks and give me something for that.

He took one look at me and sad: ROACCUTANE. Then he pulled out that "no pregnacny pledge" and made me sign it, and quickly scribbled the presciption and I was on my way. The entire consultation took about 2 minutes, and he didn't even ask me anything about my medical history or what I'm using. When I voiced my concerns over the harshness of the drug he just said, "Listen to the doctor", and "come back in 2 or 3 months".

He said nothing about blood tests, or any of the side effects, except to say, "You'll look really bad for about 3 months" then all but kicked me out of his office.

I have never felt so dehumanised in my life! He was horrible! And in that daze with tears stinging my eyes, I went and filled the prescription cos the pharmacy was right there.

But when I got home, I really thought about it and I don't think I can take the drug. So I put the box in the back of my closet.

But I keep thinking about it now.... What if this could be the end of all my troubles?? What if the side effects won't really be that bad? But what if I take it and suffer really bad side effects, even long term?

I don't know what to do!!!!!!!!!!

What's been your experience on this drug? I want to hear it all. The good and the horrible!

I had a female roommate go bald on a normal dose of Accutane. It was horrifying to watch. It helps many but also harms many. Take at your own risk.

What cleared me was spironolactone, an anti-androgen. It was cheap and effective.

Many people are seeing results from a really good probiotic regimen. See the link to WhiteFox's regimen in my sig.

[Nolz]

Thanks for the post Green. As it happens, I am clear now on BP. The box of pills is still in the back of my closet. Like a monster that lurks in the dark. LOL

So sorry to hear about your friend! Gosh that must have sucked for her!

Decision made: I will never take it.

Of course I have no illusions abut BP, and I am not at all at ease with the idea that if I stop using it, I'll break out again.

I've made some lifestyle changes though, including quitting a contraceptive that was probably not helping matters.

Happy so far