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I went on accutane relatively quickly. I tried doxy and zpack and then my doctor recommended accutane to stop the problem before it gets worse. (I started getting inflamed acne at the end of this summer and would have at least 8 infected spots on my face at a time) So far I am on my 7th week and it seems to be working. I just went a whole week with no new acne. And even today I noticed a new spot on my cheek where I usually get the most infected pimples and it is mostly a whitehead. I went through two breakouts- week 3 and 5. Honestly it was just mostly how my breakouts had been going nothing like an eruption of my whole face. I will probably have more breakouts in the future too. It is a sign that meds are working and your skin is purging the bacteria.

I was very fed up with my face and the spots were scarring. As long as you and your doctor talk through everything it should be fine. It is a serious drug and nothing should be taken lightly. My mom was very against it but I couldn't taken the acne and scarring anymore. The blood tests are annoying but necessary. Any side effects you are not comfortable with they recommend you stop immediately. There are a lot of risks with accutane and so make sure your decision is the one you are most comfortable with. I debated awhile before choosing to do so. Best wishes

I couldn't imagine why not. I drink tea every day and a lot of hot chai lattes. I am on 40mg of claravis this past month. And will be on 60 mg soon. Only heard to stay away from alcoholic beverages.

Hi,

I have somewhat of a similar story. I had mild acne throughout high school. At the end of this summer I started getting inflamed acne. I went on doxy and zpack but nothing worked. It was very annoying to start out my 2nd year of college not wanting to do anything social. I started accutane on November 4th. With ipledge I had to have a negative pregnancy test a month before the prescription and another one again before the prescription. Are you getting blood tests? I now have to have a regular blood test and pregnancy test every month.

I have been on 40 mg and will be taking 60 mg in a few days. My derm told me about the side effects to watch out for- mainly the liver levels and depression. A lot of people get joint pain ( i have heard it can be long lasting sometimes but usually not in general), some hair loss, and such. If any symptoms concern you, you should call your derm. As much as I am grateful that this will probably end this odd acne flare up it is a harsh drug. It can have potential for lifetime effects. You should just be aware (: Dry skin and lips is what happens as your oil is reduced. My derm was more open to prescribing me it as well. My skin is scarred now and she wanted to end this as soon as possible.

I am starting to break out again at week 5. My cheeks and my chin get most affected. I guess what everyone says is to be patient. It really sucks but in the end it should be worth it (:

I think everyone is different. I am on 40mg a day and around the third week I had a breakout, more consistent with how my face had been breaking out in the past. Wasn't very severe, just 3-4 pustules and then after that my face has been drying out and no new acne in over a week. now even if I feel like I will get a breakout my skin is drying out so much that it won't be severe or anything. My breakout felt like all the bacteria was being pushed up and that is a good thing! I was worried about it but it was anything major fore me and I have had almost clear skin now at the end of my first month.

I just went through a breakout at the end of my third week on 40mg. I have had inflamed acne going on 3 months now. I had a few lingering inflamed spots, but my breakout consisted more of smaller whiteheads. They went away within a a day or two. I was so worried about the initial breakout too. But even despite that within a few days everything was healing. My skin is drying out and the pimples are resolving. It sucks, I am in college and I get anxious about people looking at my face. I know I want the end results so I am sticking on it. The first month is almost done for me and it wasn't too bad. I don't hair loss is a big concern, I still think about it- I am growing my hair out right now lol. It comes down to your decision, and definitely should be talked about with your derm or doctor. Mine was very knowledgeable with accutane and has been there for me whenever I have questions and such. Best of luck!