TOOKER 0 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Ok so im 5 days from finishing my 3rd month of accutane...my doctor says he wants to take me off now, because its seemed to clear up good and i only had mild acne in the first place.if i didnt break out at all during my treatment of accutane does that mean theres a chance its permanently gone? or... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WalkTheWire 90 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Well, in my opinion, this is a rare case in which a patient didn't break out. A typical course is 4-6 months (15-20 weeks), so your Dermatologist should keep you on it for another month to ensure that you won't have a relapse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOOKER 0 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 Well, in my opinion, this is a rare case in which a patient didn't break out. A typical course is 4-6 months (15-20 weeks), so your Dermatologist should keep you on it for another month to ensure that you won't have a relapse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chicagokate 0 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Well, in my opinion, this is a rare case in which a patient didn't break out. A typical course is 4-6 months (15-20 weeks), so your Dermatologist should keep you on it for another month to ensure that you won't have a relapse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOOKER 0 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 Well, in my opinion, this is a rare case in which a patient didn't break out. A typical course is 4-6 months (15-20 weeks), so your Dermatologist should keep you on it for another month to ensure that you won't have a relapse.I dont think it's all that rare to not break out. I didn't, and I thinkI've read stats on here that the numbers are close to 50%.... somewhere around there I think.I am just ending my third month as well, at a pretty high dosage for my weight. My appointment is tomorrow so I'm curious what my derm will tell me at my appointment tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewAge 0 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Well, in my opinion, this is a rare case in which a patient didn't break out. A typical course is 4-6 months (15-20 weeks), so your Dermatologist should keep you on it for another month to ensure that you won't have a relapse.I dont think it's all that rare to not break out. I didn't, and I thinkI've read stats on here that the numbers are close to 50%.... somewhere around there I think.I am just ending my third month as well, at a pretty high dosage for my weight. My appointment is tomorrow so I'm curious what my derm will tell me at my appointment tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOOKER 0 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 Well, in my opinion, this is a rare case in which a patient didn't break out. A typical course is 4-6 months (15-20 weeks), so your Dermatologist should keep you on it for another month to ensure that you won't have a relapse.I dont think it's all that rare to not break out. I didn't, and I thinkI've read stats on here that the numbers are close to 50%.... somewhere around there I think.I am just ending my third month as well, at a pretty high dosage for my weight. My appointment is tomorrow so I'm curious what my derm will tell me at my appointment tomorrow.I was only at 3 pills per day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chicagokate 0 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Theyre only 10mg lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOOKER 0 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 Theyre only 10mg lolYou're only on 30mg a day? Yea I definitely would fight to stay on longer... you're no where near the usual cumulative dose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chicagokate 0 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Theyre only 10mg lolYou're only on 30mg a day? Yea I definitely would fight to stay on longer... you're no where near the usual cumulative dose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerocool2k 0 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I'm on 40mg once a day and I havent had a breakout either. I am nearing the end on my 3rd month but my derm hasnt said anything about taking me off yet. I was clear halfway through my 2nd month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOOKER 0 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 aww man i hope i can stay on acutane longer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
