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I took doxycycline almost a year ago and my acne got worse before it got better. I did start clearing up, about two months in. I've heard that it's not unusual for oral antibiotics to take 2-3 months ...

It is likely a side effect from the Accutane. Joint pain in not uncommon and because Accutane stays in your system for a long time after you stop taking it, you can still have the aches and pains even...

Hi Rob, I am about 50kg and was on 40mg for five months. I have a job that requires me to be somewhat physically active but I have not worked out regularly for a few years. Some people seem to get so...

I experienced joint and what I can only describe as bone pain/achiness about midway through my course. If affected my hip bones and my coccyx. Thankfully, it only lasted about a month and a half to tw...

Good luck to you! I was also on Claravis, just completed my course last week. it can be a difficult drug to take but most people get great results with tolerable side effects. Good luck to you!

I had a dry, flaky scalp in the beginning but it passed fairly quickly. I used a thick, moisturizing conditioner with a few drops of jojoba oil and it helped a lot. I actually used that throughout my ...

I've been told by my doctor that males are more likely to outgrow their acne and it's more likely to persist in females, I'm assuming due to hormonal differences. With that said, I've had female frien...

I'm so happy to be done =) And yes, I am clear. Finally! I am thirty years old, have dealt with acne for ten years (facial acne and body acne). I personally did not feel comfortable going over 40mg an...

I just finished my Accutane course today. I am also around 50kg, I took 40mg for my entire course. I went a little crazy and tried tons of products. Here is what I found particularly helpful although...

I think you have to take into consideration how severe your acne is and what else you have tried. I just finished my course and I would recommend that anyone exhaust all other options before taking Ac...

Yes, I used Myorisan for three months of my course and Claravis for the last two months. Like the previous poster said, they are both generic for Accutane. I didn't notice a difference in side effect...

I am in my fifth month of Accutane and found that both jojoba oil and Aquaphor broke my face out. I had good luck with shea butter (pure shea butter, not moisturizers that contain shea as they may hav...

Since you're on an acne forum the responses you get are going to be biased, most people here are probably going to tell you that they haven't outgrown their acne yet. Most people with clear skin proba...

I hope you feel better after posting and I also hope you find lots of support on this site. =) I am in the US and currently on Accutane, I am in my fifth month of my course and have had good results s...

Yes, I have been tired during my entire course. I should be done soon and I'm hoping that it goes away quickly!

I am have been on 40mg/day for the past 5 months. I am 50kg. I have an appointment with my dermatologist at the end of this week to see if I need to extend to 6 months. I'm hoping I can just be done.....

Good luck to you! I am also 30 years old and on Accutane so I feel your pain. I am in my fifth month, hoping to be done in a week or so but it will depend on my next dermatologist appointment, I may h...

Yeah, I actually read your post about endocrine/adrenal disorders and a possible link to acne. I would be interested in anything you find out. This could be a possible explanation for why I've complai...

Thanks for posting, it helps to read someone's long-term experience. I'm curious, after your first course did all of your side effects go away completely and how long did it take? I am in my fifth m...

Yes, you still need to wash your face. I personally think CeraVe products are great. I am in my fifth month and I have been using CeraVe moisturizing cleanser and either Cetaphil or CeraVe cream as a ...

Granted, this drug does make me feel a bit closer to 80. =) Do you have a dermatologist already? You might have to consult with a couple before you find one who's on the same page as you. In my case, ...

The fatigue has not gone away but it has gotten better (or I've gotten used to it!). I just feel like I'm dragging all the time, I could sleep 9-10 hours a night and still feel like I could use a nap ...

I just read your entire log and can totally relate. It sounds like we are about the same size and on the same dosage of Accutane. I am in my fifth month now and am 30 years old but it sounds like we h...

I got nosebleeds in the beginning also because the mucosa of my nose was so dry. I started putting a small amount of Vaseline on a Q-tip and applying it to the inside of my nostrils and that seemed to...

I am not in an Asian country but would be happy to share my experience for what it may be worth to you. =) I am in the US and the perception regarding dosing certainly seems to be different. I have h...