I think Accutane's 95% success rate is based on a kg:mg ratio. So if you're on less, you're going to have a lesser chance of success. We're exactly the same weight. I'm on 40mg the first month, going up to 60mg for two more months, and then probably going up to 80mg for the remainder of my course.

Maybe your doctor had a reason for the low dose. Do you have any health issues? Maybe he'll up you if there are few side effects.

I think Accutane's 95% success rate is based on a kg:mg ratio. So if you're on less, you're going to have a lesser chance of success. We're exactly the same weight. I'm on 40mg the first month, going up to 60mg for two more months, and then probably going up to 80mg for the remainder of my course.

 

Maybe your doctor had a reason for the low dose. Do you have any health issues? Maybe he'll up you if there are few side effects.

He said it's a very strong medication and I can't start with an "attack dose" at day 1. I really hope he agrees to increase the dosage later on. I really don't want to do a second course, even if I have to deal with more side effects on the first one.

 

I think Accutane's 95% success rate is based on a kg:mg ratio. So if you're on less, you're going to have a lesser chance of success. We're exactly the same weight. I'm on 40mg the first month, going up to 60mg for two more months, and then probably going up to 80mg for the remainder of my course.

Maybe your doctor had a reason for the low dose. Do you have any health issues? Maybe he'll up you if there are few side effects.

He said it's a very strong medication and I can't start with an "attack dose" at day 1. I really hope he agrees to increase the dosage later on. I really don't want to do a second course, even if I have to deal with more side effects on the first one.

Ok so he sounds like he'll move you up if everything goes well. That's standard procedure!