DawgDaze64

Ugh my tryglicerides, glucose and ALT (liver function) results were all elevated. The doctor wants me to go down to 60 mg a day. However, we know from earlier drama that my insurance doesn't cover 30 ...

Day 115: Dry eyes are definitely the worst of my side effects. And nothing really helps. I hot compress every morning, then apply drops. And reapply during the day. Out of all the lubricating formula...

I have been on 40mg for the past four months. Hope to be able to bump up to 80mg, and get this over with by December and not drag out until end of February. Not sure why my doc had me on such a low do...

So happy for you—I definitely see an improvement. Things should progress really well now.

ugh. I can't believe the troubles people have with this drug. Cigarettes, booze, sodas—all a greater risk to our health, yet we can purchase THOSE at will. I'm sorry. This should be between a doctor a...

This sounds very promising! Yay! I'm sure she'll let you go 6 months. I go in in four days as well, and will be in a similar boat: I have to ask for a dosage boost AND an extension. Somehow, I don't ...

Wonderful! It's great to see that there are several folks on this board who are coming into the home stretch of their treatment. I wish you luck post Accutane. Everything will go right back to normal ...

Terrific news! Four more weeks is a piece of cake—I'm thrilled for you! Remind me: Were you on 40mg the entire time?

Ladies quick question I only have 3 more weeks.....Almost done!!! But has anyone experienced shedding while on accutane. I know people say your hair grows back but I'm concerned because when it sheds ...

So happy to hear you're enjoying clear, smooth skin. Isn't that an awesome feeling? Congrats. I'm looking at the low dose/fewer side effects, higher dose/get it over with quickly conundrum as well. I...

Day 102: Cyst I got last week on my chin is just now starting to clear. Leaving a red mark, of course. To go with the one from the Zit From Hell that I messed with back at the beginning of my course....

I spite of the new pimple, it looks and sounds like you're at least seeing positive progress on 80mg. AND you'll get your cumulative dose much sooner! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

It's amazing how quickly pimples disappear on Accutane, isn't it? Although, I have one small cyst at the moment that's been hanging out longer than normal . . . grrrrrr. I'm intrigued by your low-dos...

Day 95: What a rollercoaster ride these past several weeks have been. The flu/allergy symptoms were really bad last week, to the point where I was getting worried and nearly called my doc until a co...

Yes, that's it exactly! More like allergies/hayfever, which I don't get either. Hmmm . . . maybe I'll try some Benadryl. Thanks so much for your response, I was beginning to think it was in my head o...

Howdy folks, I'm three months in to a six-month course of Amnesteem, 40mg a day, likely a bump up to 60mg for the last two months of my course. Up until about a week and a half ago, I was feeling gr...

It's so interesting, how everyone responds differently to different doses. A friend of mine was on 20mg a day, and had to stop after only about a month, her side effects were so bad. You on the other ...

Glad to hear you're clear! Yeah, the side effects are not debilitating enough to make me quit Accutane, but I definitely don't like feeling this rundown. I'm by nature energetic and positive. But ins...

Did you get your script for 80mg pills?

Gah, went from feeling slightly under the weather this past week to feeling like I've got the flu. Started late this morning: Achy and chilled and generally just crummy-feeling. Haven't been sick with...

Sorry to hear about the rash. So far, I have not experienced one, although I think they are common, because my doctor asks me about them every time I visit. I've been feeling really lousy these days, ...

Day 87: Had doc appointment yesterday for my fourth box of pills. I can't believe I'm entering my fourth month! I was supposed to be bumped up to 60mg starting this month for the next two—and last—m...

Congrats on getting bumped up! I struggle with high cholesterol, too, but my tris are really low, so I'm not sure what specifically works for those. Overall, I have been avoiding saturated fats, eatin...

I'm so happy to hear you are doing well and that your skin remains clear! Woo hoo! Regarding hair, did you happen to notice any increased shedding and/or thinning while on Accutane? And, if so, did i...

Hi there! Have you ever tried GenTeal Lubricant Gel Eye Drops? They're the same caliber as prescription strength but can be bought at most drug stores. I'd give that a whirl while you're awaiting y...