marox 0 Posted September 23, 2007 Hi, I'm unhappy to be here and having to discuss this stupid problem yet again I've recently got my prescription for Roaccutane again and will be going on a low monthly dose. Does anyone have experiences with regards to being on their second dose - is there any difference than the first time? What about the lower dosage? I'm really not looking forward to the dry skin and other effects again Any help appreciated... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redsquirrel 0 Posted September 25, 2007 yeah i know.. ive asked to go to a derm, and aiming to get accuntane. The first time was hell, but im hoping it will be a bit easier this time (considering my acne isnt as bad). I wish i had done it sooner.. it just sucks because my job/lifestyle is going to suffer whilst im on it i expect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vintage Modernity 0 Posted September 25, 2007 the second time for me is much easier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redsquirrel 0 Posted September 25, 2007 the second time for me is much easier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vintage Modernity 0 Posted September 25, 2007 i have dry lips and my skin is a little dry. that's it. its a breeze. face is looking good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jus407 0 Posted September 26, 2007 did you have pain problems (back muscle pain) i did and my doc mentioned going back on a second course and now i want to but during the first course my g/f said i was completely different and when i got off i made a complete turn around said i was a different person (MUCH BETTER) and i fear becoming the monster i was when i was on it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vintage Modernity 0 Posted September 26, 2007 i had back pain in the first one, my mind was also all over the place, i craved sugar which i never do, i mean my first course was intense the second, is nothing NOTHING like the first one. its easy, or easier. i am not moody, in pain, dry, or uncomfortable. you wont know unless you try it. everyone is different. ask away all your questions and i'll do my best to answer what i know from my experiences (but know that other people's experience are all different) T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foomph 0 Posted September 26, 2007 It was easier for me too...maybe you just know what to expect and it's not as big of a deal the second time around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucko 0 Posted September 26, 2007 My second course of accutane has been a lot harder. My first course the maximum I went up to was 60mg a day over 4 months, but I was living at home and still studying. 7 years later I'm now on 75 mg a day for 6 months and with work commitments its taken a lot more out of me. I've also had really bad side effects that I didn't get the first time around (lots of nausea, headaches, tiredness, arthritic pain in my hips, back and ribs and really, really, really sensitive skin - including hot ears - explain that one!). This is all due to the higher dose but its not as easy when you have to drag your carcass out of bed each morning for work! I am getting really good results though so I know it'll be worth it in the end! I think all you can do is give it a go and keep reviewing your dosage with your derm if the side effects are too bad. xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jus407 0 Posted September 27, 2007 what about flushing, I NEVER knew what 'flushing was' until accutane it would happen to me 5 times a day so embarrassing and it still does some but no where near as bad my prom pictures are not what i would have imagined due to flushing (i looked so shy) was flushing as bad or what? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
