I had acne for almost 15 years before I went on accutane.
When I finally had the courage to go on it, the results were miraculous. For 4 months, nothing, then BOOM. I was clear. For three months after my course, I was still clear. Then the acne returned... mild, at first, but after a couple of months I'm back to where I started.
It's so much worse now, mentally. Like, before, I was used to it, but now I've had 4 months on the other side and it sucks, knowing how great it is to have clear skin. How much time I saved. How much better I felt about myself.
My doctor doesn't think I should go back on it - says I could buy a little more time, but he doesn't expect enough long term results to outweight the health risks. I guess I agree.
But it still sucks.
Anyway, just venting. Thanks for listening.
How much dose were u taking?
and what was the duration?
20 hours ago, Kay789 said:I had acne for almost 15 years before I went on accutane.
When I finally had the courage to go on it, the results were miraculous. For 4 months, nothing, then BOOM. I was clear. For three months after my course, I was still clear. Then the acne returned... mild, at first, but after a couple of months I'm back to where I started.
It's so much worse now, mentally. Like, before, I was used to it, but now I've had 4 months on the other side and it sucks, knowing how great it is to have clear skin. How much time I saved. How much better I felt about myself.
My doctor doesn't think I should go back on it - says I could buy a little more time, but he doesn't expect enough long term results to outweight the health risks. I guess I agree.
But it still sucks.
Anyway, just venting. Thanks for listening.
How much dose were you taking?
and what was the duration?
As Aylia asked, your dose and total accumulation are very important to whether you relapse. You may have to wait a little longer before going back on it, but you should be safe for a second course soon so long as your blood is tested and comes back with healthy results. It is a lot less likely to come back after a second course. Bht make sure you get a total of at least 150mg/kg body weight.
Wow you sound exactly like me. I had acne from 12 years of age to 27 (15 years). I asked for accutane at 27 and took 11,910mg over the course of six months. I haven't had a cyst since then *touch wood* but I still get bright red spots every now and again. It seems to be linked to sugar. Now I will hopefully be starting on retin A 0.025% to clear my complexion a bit.
On 8/25/2017 at 10:01 PM, Cnuggers said:As Aylia asked, your dose and total accumulation are very important to whether you relapse. You may have to wait a little longer before going back on it, but you should be safe for a second course soon so long as your blood is tested and comes back with healthy results. It is a lot less likely to come back after a second course. Bht make sure you get a total of at least 150mg/kg body weight.
Yes a total of 7,500 mgs atleasttttt