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My dermatologist recently bumped up my accutane dosage to 80mg per day and was just wondering if anyone else had been on a dose that high/had any advice for side effects that might crop up? I quit drinking when I started taking it so that should be ok
I took it years ago at 60mg a day and was pretty much fine besides lips. This time round I've had 40mg for 4 weeks, 60mg for another 4 and am now on 80 because its just not working. I get cycles of peeling around each spot but they either dont disappear after that or just new ones come instead. I haven't left the house without makeup in 12 years and dont think I can start, which makes moisturising in the middle of the day tricky - anyone know of any good long-lasting products that don't clog pores? I know coconut oil works but am nervous about it making skin worse
Other side effects I get are dry lips (using Nuxe Reve de Miel for this and it works pretty well) and dry nose (coconut oil). I've also been feeling pretty tired a lot - I'm training for the marathon at the moment so would be good to have a bit more energy! (sleep 7-8 hours a night) In terms of depression etc I feel pretty down a lot, but I'm 99% convinced that's down to having crap skin rather than the tablets themselves as I've always been self conscious about it.
Any advice/stories/thoughts would be amazing, the anxiety of it not working is really getting me down so I want to be as prepared as possible - thanks! xxx
(23 years old, female)
Hi, i recently started breaking out on my jaw which ive never broke out before, luckily its usually white heads that already form but i got scarred that and i have to deal with rough texture from my skin and I have closed comedones everywhere im starting tretinoin so good luck I hope everything works for you and me! Im pretty depressed too due to whats happening after having clear skin for awhile I had acne in highschool very mild was gone but now starting college its hard I understand you but go strong!
On November 25, 2016 at 5:45 PM, Slvh said:how are you finding it?
So far so good but I've only been on it for 3 days, I'm noticing my skin is a bit more dry. Specifically my lips.
But in all honesty it seems like a pretty standard dose increase, depending on the severity of your acne and you weight. Your derm feels comfortable putting you on that dose so I wouldn't worry about it. I doubt you will get any more side effects, they may just enhance the ones you have slightly, but your skin will also get much better.