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A Few Questions About Accutane

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(@needaccutanehelp)

Posted : 10/07/2012 7:09 pm

I have had acne since I was 14. I am 19 now and I have tried everything out there to get rid of it, but it just won't go away. I recently discovered accutane and how so many people have clear skin thanks to it. I am aware of all the side effects and I'm willing to go through them, as long as my skin clears up. I weigh 170 lbs and I'm 5'9. My acne isn't that severe but it's bad enough to me. My questions are:

1. How many mg should I take a day and for how long?

2. What are some trusted online websites where I can buy accutane?

I was looking at this website [Removed]

The price seems a bit too high.

3. I had insurance until I was 18 but not anymore. My sister still has insurance, so I was thinking I could make the insurance pay for the accutane for her, but I'm the one that's going to take it. I don't have a lot of money so going to the dermatologist is a problem. Is there a way to buy the accutane online and have the insurance company pay for it?

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(@bobby-stephenson)

Posted : 10/07/2012 7:38 pm

1.) At 170lbs you need a total of 9360mg over 6 months. You need an average of 52mg a day for 180 days. Most doctors will start you at 1/2 to see if you have any side effects. You should follow this schedule.

 

Month 1 20mg a day

Month 2 30mg a day

Month 3 40mg a day

Month 4 80mg a day

Month 5 80mg a day

Month 6 80mg a day

 

2.) I don't know man. I saw on the news that there are lots of online pharmacies selling old expired or even fake drugs. But I'm sure there are reputable ones too. But then again the report was from the FDC and they are probably being bribed by real pharmaceuticals.

 

3.) You could die or end up in the emergency room and it would cost you a lot more than visiting a dermatologist. A ride on the ambulance alone will cost you $500+$50 per mile. It's important that you see a doctor because they can monitor your condition with a monthly blood test. Are you going to college? I think most universities offer you health insurance for the entire school year at an affordable rate. Insurance is not required for online pharmacies so there's no point in using your sister.

 

Edit:

You can apply to be a bank teller. It's easy and you only need a high school diploma. You can take some time off from school or take night classes. I did that when I was in college. They gave me health insurance.

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(@cleardreaming)

Posted : 10/07/2012 8:35 pm

Accutane is not a drug that you should take without the supervision of a Dr. You will require blood tests to check you are ok as the drug can could serious problems in some cases, you might feel it years later but you should have someone monitoring you while you are on it to cut down on the risks.

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(@needaccutanehelp)

Posted : 10/08/2012 9:33 pm

Thanks for the help you guys. I will just wait until I have insurance again. I hate my acne but not enough to risk killing myself.

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(@start)

Posted : 10/11/2012 6:30 pm

Insurance? You need insurance to get proper healthcare? I pity you. Do you live in Africa? In most countries you just walk into the doctor's office and get it for free.

 

The most usual dosage of accutane is 2x20mg/day

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(@cleardreaming)

Posted : 10/11/2012 6:49 pm

Insurance? You need insurance to get proper healthcare? I pity you. Do you live in Africa? In most countries you just walk into the doctor's office and get it for free.

The most usual dosage of accutane is 2x20mg/day

 

The poster probably lives in America.

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