hockey guy 0 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Ok so I've been on Amnesteem for about 50 days or so now and wanted to post how it's been so far. I apologize for not having any pictures to get a good idea how my progress has been. I will get some soon.To summarize, I've had persistant moderate acne for about 2 years (since early 2004), and after wasting a year of my life revisiting the derm and trying useless creams/antibiotics, I finally demanded Accutane.I'll start off with the bad, all of which are tolerable and seem to be overexaggered by people, causing fear of the drug.-Lips constantly peeling. But not really a big deal if you have Aquaphor.-Bloody noses on occasion. I found some nasal spray and those are greatly reduced now.-Slight back pain. And I stress the word "slight".Now for the GOOD news...-My face looks fantastic. NO OIL WHATSOEVER. There hasn't been a time in the past 2 years where I havent had at least 8-10 active pimples, and I can proudly say I have ZERO currently. My face doesn't have a red tint anymore and is smooth.My overall point is that Accutane works and is totally worth it to avoid all the headaches of failed creams/antibiotics. None of those treatments will provide permanent success. As long as you're following the prescribed regimen and following up with monthly blood tests, I see no reason why anyone with acne which bothers them both physically and emotionally shouldnt begin the short course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shirley2 0 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Accutane is truly a miracle drug! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CursedSkin 0 Share Posted November 19, 2005 yes, i agree. accutane is the real deal.... nothing else has ever worked for me.the only catch is accutane is not permanent for some people. i am on it for a third time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carys 0 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Yeah, it's the whole "it probably won't be permanent" -thing that annoys the hell out of me. I already had to fight tooth and nail to get on this freakin' course. My dr already said that she won't let me go on a second round, even if it's absolutely obvious that I may need one.I'm hoping to get lucky this time, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
legislatorgov 0 Share Posted November 19, 2005 aweswome...thats what happened to me when i was on accutane as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lifesux 0 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I'm taking Amnesteem too. haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ronRonnie 0 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Yeah, it's the whole "it probably won't be permanent" -thing that annoys the hell out of me. I already had to fight tooth and nail to get on this freakin' course. My dr already said that she won't let me go on a second round, even if it's absolutely obvious that I may need one. I'm hoping to get lucky this time, though. Screw that sorry ho! If you break out again, just order it online! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RollingTears 0 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Yeah, it's the whole "it probably won't be permanent" -thing that annoys the hell out of me. I already had to fight tooth and nail to get on this freakin' course. My dr already said that she won't let me go on a second round, even if it's absolutely obvious that I may need one. I'm hoping to get lucky this time, though. Screw that sorry ho! If you break out again, just order it online! hey do u order it online??? cuz my doctor is refusing to let me on accutane right now 2...and i was thinking about getting it a different way. if u do order it online, reply plzzzz...thanx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S2000 0 Share Posted November 20, 2005 i would squeeze my nuts to death if i get breakouts again after finished accutane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
