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Accutane Worries

I can't speak from experience because I'm only in my third week of Accutane, but I think everybody will react to the drug in a different way. I've heard some people have an initial breakout while othe...

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12 years ago
2Nd Round Of Accutane (Claravis) Male 32

Hmm, I guess everybody's body is different, but I haven't had any problems lifting weights or working out (knock on wood). Although, I'm not trying to lift anything hard core either. I'm currently t...

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12 years ago
Acne Not Getting Better

I have always heard that you should give anything prescribed for acne at least 6 weeks-2 months to see any improvement. I would say stick it out for a few weeks to a month and see what it looks like. ...

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12 years ago
Dry, Flaky Scalp On Accutane

thanks for the reply!

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12 years ago
Dry, Flaky Scalp On Accutane

I currently finished my third week of Accutane and have developed dandruff with itchy scalp. My question is: Should I use dandruff shampoo or just highly moisturizing conditioners/hair treatments?

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12 years ago
22 Female Accutane Diary

congrats! hope i can say the same in about 9 weeks!

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12 years ago
Fish Oil While On Accutane

I do not think fish oil has vitamin A. I am currently taking fish oil while on Accutane.

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12 years ago
*accutane Month 2.*

I don't have any experience to give advice, but I think you should talk to your doctor. If you think the drug is helping your acne and confidence, and you can handle the side effects, keep with it!

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12 years ago
How To Go About Blood Test For Accutane?

I just had my blood drawn through labcorp last week so I think you should be fine as far as the info you gave them online. My doctor gave me an actual labcorp form with her signature on it so I am not...

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12 years ago
Accutane Didn't Work

That stinks. What was your dosage? What does your dermatologist have to say about this? As for myself, I just started taking Accutane within the last week.

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12 years ago
Need Advice - Accutane

Hi there. I'm in the U.S. I just started on 60 mg Claravis (generic) per day. Without insurance, the cost would have been $783.92 for a 1 month supply. So maybe that will give you a ballpark figure of...

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12 years ago
When Should I Take My Roaccutane Tablets?

Fat is healthy, transfats are not, big difference. I drink olive oil like water for weightlifting cals and my overall cholesterol is much lower than the average in my country. You drink olive oil li...

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12 years ago
Should I Drink While On Accutane? *please Read My Personal Conditions *

Why risk your liver's health for a few nights of drinking? You've got the rest of your life. I just started accutane and my derm recommended no alcohol at all. Also, I'm pretty sure if your liver star...

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12 years ago
Solodyn, Do You Work?

I too am in my mid-20s and I have been on Solodyn for a little over 2 months and have seen no improvement. This is the last antibiotic from a long list that I've tried. I will be going on Accutane in ...

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12 years ago
22 Female Accutane Diary

Thanks for logging your Accutane journey. I will be starting it in about 3 weeks so it's good to see how the process will go.

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12 years ago