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I have been taking 40mg of Isotretinoina day (Roaccutane) since mid January. I started on 40mg, and am still taking that dosage now. I have another appointment with my Dermatologist for my final prescription on Saturday (after that, my 6 months is up and i'll be finished),
My worry is that for the past month, I have started to feel really low and depressed. I am petrified as I have suffered with mild depression in the past, and do not want to be that way again. I would have thought that if it was due to the Isotretinoin, I would have been feeling low way before now?
I am scared to finish the dose early, as my back and face were horrific before coming onto Isotretinoin and it's worked so well. If I finish early, they might come back?
I am going to mention the depression to my Dermatologist on Saturday, but I would have thought I would have felt it way before now.
Good that you will mention your depression to your derm! Two.....if you already had a hx it could enhance the problem... Three the manufacturer states clearly that the drug continues to work up to 3-6 months after the course has ended. Four many have taken Accutane to only have their acne come back and maybe take a few other courses in which they regret.
I would call the derm before you see him Saturday!
Stay Strong!
10 hours ago, oli girl said:Good that you will mention your depression to your derm! Two.....if you already had a hx it could enhance the problem... Three the manufacturer states clearly that the drug continues to work up to 3-6 months after the course has ended. Four many have taken Accutane to only have their acne come back and maybe take a few other courses in which they regret.
I would call the derm before you see him Saturday!
Stay Strong!
Thank you for replying. The trouble is, I can't pick up the phone and call my derm as I attend an outpatient referral clinic, so always have to contact a 'call centre' to book my appointments etc.
If possible, I would prefer to stop the treatment now.. as I can feel myself getting worse and worse, and I really don't want to get like I was before. I suppose that's my choice isn't it really? My acne has cleared up, and I am only left with the scars now. But I think to myself another month of feeling like this is rubbish, especially if it gets worse.
I have seen online people usually start on a higher dose, then after 2 months it's less, then another 2 months it's less etc. where as I have been on a 40mg non stop for 5 months now..
Thank you xx