karam 0 Share Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) ..it's like I'm not taking anything at allI WANT side effects so I can feel like it's actually working & doing somethingwhen will I feel anything? is it going to be when I get my derm to up my dose?I'm in my first week btw Edited November 26, 2009 by karam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joga 1 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Ive been on it for 8 weeks now and havent noticed much more than a decrease in oil...It takes time, you may not even notice results till your 2-3 months in.Whats your current dose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karam 0 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 ..it's like I'm not taking anything at all I WANT side effects so I can feel like it's actually working & doing something when will I feel anything? is it going to be when I get my derm to up my dose? I'm in my first week btw 40mg & I'm 5'11" 190 lbs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caut1on 0 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Are you on 40mg per day or 40mg tabs? Because I just started taking claravis, and just finished my 10th day and i think mine are 40 mg tablets so 80 mg per day... The box says Claravis 40. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karam 0 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 ..it's like I'm not taking anything at all I WANT side effects so I can feel like it's actually working & doing something when will I feel anything? is it going to be when I get my derm to up my dose? I'm in my first week btw 40mg & I'm 5'11" 190 lbs one 40mg pill a day with dinner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caut1on 0 Share Posted November 27, 2009 That does seem pretty low for your size.. I am no expert though, but I think some derms try to start you off with a low dosage and taper upward throughout the course.. I guess mine is starting high and planning to stay high.. dunno.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregfranchise 0 Share Posted November 29, 2009 If it's only your first week I think it's too early to worry... it's my first week as well and my face/lips just started drying out in the past couple days, but I'm taking 80mg per day and I'm smaller than you are (5'8" 130lbs). I would give it time, it's a 5-month regimen for a reason - results likely won't be overnight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tv_viewer 5 Share Posted November 29, 2009 The first time I took Accutane I was only on 20mg a day (I'm 44 kg) and then it was upped. Your derm probably just wants to make sure that your bloodwork is ok before uping your dosage. It's common to start off on a low dose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
