blazedjin 0 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Today I made my first trip to the dermatologist and they recommended me two options and since I had acne for several years that has given me scars I had decided to go with Accutane which I have never used before and seeing the process just to prescribe the pills scares me. I was wondering what people have experienced from using it? Is it worth the risk and does it really eliminate acne for life? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beentheredonethat 6 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Moving to the Accutane forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JR86 0 Share Posted February 9, 2007 it's good stuff, i'd go for it. the side effects aren't all that bad, if you take care of them with moisturizer, etc.. just don't get pregnant. they'll do blood tests to see if your tryglicerides go too high or anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewAge 0 Share Posted February 9, 2007 The benefits (clear skin!) immensely outweigh any of its side-effects. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beentheredonethat 6 Share Posted February 9, 2007 The benefits (clear skin!) immensely outweigh any of its side-effects. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScoobyDoo 2 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Today I made my first trip to the dermatologist and they recommended me two options and since I had acne for several years that has given me scars I had decided to go with Accutane which I have never used before and seeing the process just to prescribe the pills scares me. I was wondering what people have experienced from using it? Is it worth the risk and does it really eliminate acne for life? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blazedjin 0 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 I live in NYC how much would accutane cost with insurance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JR86 0 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I live in NYC how much would accutane cost with insurance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Komebackid510 0 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Today I made my first trip to the dermatologist and they recommended me two options and since I had acne for several years that has given me scars I had decided to go with Accutane which I have never used before and seeing the process just to prescribe the pills scares me. I was wondering what people have experienced from using it? Is it worth the risk and does it really eliminate acne for life? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snakedudeman328 0 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Id say its worth it. Im starting my 4th month now and I get a zit here and there but nothing at all like it was. The thing is is I had very bad scarring to begin with so the scars are still on my face and the redness is here also but at least the bumps are mostly gone. I might do the whole laser thing but im not sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blazedjin 0 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 How bad is IB and how long does it last? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danno 0 Share Posted February 10, 2007 ^ it varies, my IB wasn't bad and didn't last long, but for some people it's hell.If your life is good and you can go on with how you look atm then don't go for accutane, imo the potential side effects aren't worth it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blazedjin 0 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 im aware of the side effects but i was wondering if anybody here had gotten them and was it serious? my acne is in between mild and severe but i had acne for 5 years and this to me seems like the only option left that could clear my skin for more then just a couple of weeks. im just skeptical because i browse through the forum and read how wonderful accutane and some just regretting they ever took this pill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoilo 1 Share Posted February 12, 2007 im aware of the side effects but i was wondering if anybody here had gotten them and was it serious? my acne is in between mild and severe but i had acne for 5 years and this to me seems like the only option left that could clear my skin for more then just a couple of weeks. im just skeptical because i browse through the forum and read how wonderful accutane and some just regretting they ever took this pill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
