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I would like to mention that I was diagnosed with "adjustment disorder with emotional disturbance" nearly half a year ago and have been on medication {Zyprexa, Klonopin, Lexapro in the beginning; presently, Zyprexa (tapered down to minimum dosage) and Lexapro (antidepressant)}. This was the reason why Derm No. 1 did not prescribe Accutane. He believed that the risks outweighed the benefits. Derm No.2 said my acne wasn't severe enough for Accutane.
After reading several threads regarding the issue of antidepressants while on Accutane, I have come to the conclusion that there might be no drug interactions. I just want clear skin so bad and acne is a MAJOR cause of my depression which even led me to drop out of high school (I'm in the process of going back, right now) and the Derms just don't get how bad I need this. Also, I think I will consult Derm 1 and Derm 2 again and even find other Derms until I finally get Accutane prescribed. Maybe I can show them this thread!
I hope I will be treated with low dose Accutane, at max. 40mg ED { I weigh 78 kg) because I don't want to deal with any EXTREME side effects (erectile dysfunction, etc., but don't know how accurate these are). Also, I will combat the side effects one by one. For dry lips, chapstick; for dry skin, moisturizer; for hair loss/dandruff, ketoconazole 3x a week and minoxidil 5 p.c.2x daily; for cholesterol level, take Omega 3 supplement/Liv52 and drink LOTS of water, etc.
What is your opinion?
I agree that you shouldn't go on it. I have personal experience with this. I have bipolar disorder and at the time I was on Lamictal and Lexapro (not on Lexapro anymore because the mixture caused me to go into a manic state) but either way, I should have known better that Accutane wasn't the best route for me because of my meds. Not long into the treatment I had SEVERE physical pain that eventually got to the point of where I almost caused myself a spinal injury. It was really bad and at that point became dangerous and not worth it.
I think you will be happy in the long run if you get it treated, hope for the best!
Go for it! Losing the acne may effect your depression considerably
I think you will be happy in the long run if you get it treated, hope for the best!
Yes, that's exactly what I think. Thanks!
I agree that you shouldn't go on it. I have personal experience with this. I have bipolar disorder and at the time I was on Lamictal and Lexapro (not on Lexapro anymore because the mixture caused me to go into a manic state) but either way, I should have known better that Accutane wasn't the best route for me because of my meds. Not long into the treatment I had SEVERE physical pain that eventually got to the point of where I almost caused myself a spinal injury. It was really bad and at that point became dangerous and not worth it.
I will most probably be off medication (off Zyprexa for sure; about Lexapro, maybe not) within a month or two. Will taking low dosage for longer time reduce side effects like joint pain?
i would go for it. You said yourself the ACNE is a major cause of your depression. So Accutane might actually be your antidepressant.
Damn right. Thanks!
I agree that you shouldn't go on it. I have personal experience with this. I have bipolar disorder and at the time I was on Lamictal and Lexapro (not on Lexapro anymore because the mixture caused me to go into a manic state) but either way, I should have known better that Accutane wasn't the best route for me because of my meds. Not long into the treatment I had SEVERE physical pain that eventually got to the point of where I almost caused myself a spinal injury. It was really bad and at that point became dangerous and not worth it.
I will most probably be off medication (off Zyprexa for sure; about Lexapro, maybe not) within a month or two. Will taking low dosage for longer time reduce side effects like joint pain?
I really couldn't tell you, sorry:/ I don't remember my dosage of Lexapro during the time I was on it.
I know this may start a storm, but I'm honestly shocked people are supporting this. My meds were the direct reason for me almost becoming paralyzed while on Accutane so this is coming straight from the source. I can't recommend enough you get off of your meds completely.