mattg1 0 Share Posted April 10, 2007 HiI am currently on 40mg per day of accutane. my derm has said to stay this low for 2 months, then he'll up it to 60mg.my only concern is that i am quite big, weighing nearly 200 pounds.will 40mg have any effect on me?i have been on it for a week and have experienced no side effects yet?thanks,matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheSherminator 0 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I weighed 198 (down to 186 now, yes it's possible to lose weight on accutane) when I started Accutane, and my derm started me on 40mg for the first month. It's definitely worth it, helps your body adjust so it doesn't all hit you at once. Only down side is you might have another IB when you go up to 60 (I did when I went to 80).I didn't experience any dryness for almost 3 weeks, and didn't get an IB until the 2nd week, so don't worry, the side effects will be here soon... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JBHK 1 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I was on 30mg for the entirety of my course (I am 120lbs). I've had great results and am now 5 months post tane. Current thinking is that what matters is the total cumulative dose that a person takes throughout their course, rather than their daily dosage. Therefore, even though your starting dose sounds low, it will be upped shortly and if necessary you can stay on the course longer. Good luck with your treatment! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sick_and_tired 0 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I weigh 200. Doctor had me on 40mg the first month, 60mg last month and this month. Don't worry, you'll notice the effects. I never had an IB, probably because of the low dosage. Hopefully I can go up to 80mg next month though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simo_8 1 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I weight 145 and started at 30mg... but that's only for the first 10 days to be safe because he let me start before he got results from my blood tests. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CalmCoolShot 1 Share Posted April 10, 2007 That's a little low, yes...nevertheless you will see results.I weigh 145 and was on 40mg for the first month and then I was bumped up to 80mg. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keelers 0 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I weigh about 200 lbs too and started on 40mg/day the first month. I found the dose pretty low to be honest. It made my skin thin and i had an IB, however there really wasnt any dryness. I didnt use any moisturiser and my lips only ever felt a little dry. Now in my second month im on 60mg and it feel like the drug starting to kick in...im finally getting a little dry. Im sure that 40mg was a good starting dose for someone of 200lbs, but i wouldnt expect all the extreme dryness and other effects people complain about. I would see how it goes for the first month and then if you feel that there isnt much effect ask to be bumped up to 60 mg for the second month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattg1 0 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 hey everyonethanks for all the reassuracnematt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
