klousmomi 1 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Okay, so I have been taking 40mg of Sotret a day for the last two months and I haven't seen any results. My lips are dry, so is my scalp, I've had a sore throat for the last month and a half too, but no clear skin. My face is actually worse now than before. I am embarassed to go out with my husband and daughter because the way people look at me, it just makes me want to cry.I'm 26, why do I still have acne issues?I have an appointment on the 16th, should I talk to my doctor about putting me on a higher dose? Is 40mg a low dose as it is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timdutch 0 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Okay, so I have been taking 40mg of Sotret a day for the last two months and I haven't seen any results. My lips are dry, so is my scalp, I've had a sore throat for the last month and a half too, but no clear skin. My face is actually worse now than before. I am embarassed to go out with my husband and daughter because the way people look at me, it just makes me want to cry. I'm 26, why do I still have acne issues? I have an appointment on the 16th, should I talk to my doctor about putting me on a higher dose? Is 40mg a low dose as it is? Be patient! A friend of me saw results after 5 months! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klousmomi 1 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 I'm trying but I guess it is just getting the best of me. I've tried everything under the sun to clear up my acne and I was really hoping to see results by now. Good things come to those who wait, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyga 67 Share Posted March 3, 2009 The derm will probably up the dosage himself. I've read many logs with no improvement until the third month or so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KL Merciless 0 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I feel the same way as well, except I'm on Claravis (same thing, though) ... and I am in the third month. Just hang in there ... I need to, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klousmomi 1 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Well my face is still broken out and my lips are extremely dry, I'm scared that if I smile they will split. I have developed a rash of sorts on the back of my hands, too. I will keep waiting to see results, this problem didn't start over night and I shouldn't expect it to clear up over night either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nos86 0 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Well the good news is the accutane is doing something hence, the dry lips, and rash on the back of the hands.... as hard as it is to say and do just be patient and hold on...everyday is one day closer to hopefully not having to deal with this again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klousmomi 1 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Just got back from the doctor's office, she doubled my dose to 40mg twice a day. Hopefully this will start helping things a little more. I had a massive breakout over the weekend and the doc got to see those today! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trevor930 0 Share Posted March 16, 2009 make sure your are taking the accutane with a meal that has adequate fat in it. Its really important for the absorption of the accutane. hope u see results soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
