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Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Started 15mg Remeron last week. Slepts 10-11 hours each night. After the 3rd night I fell asleep AGAIN after lunch from 1-5PM. Reeeally makes me sleepy/sedated. For the 4th and 5th nights, I cut i...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

I haven't taken Propranolol, but for Labetalol and Metoprolol (other beta blockers) I took 100mg doses and they seemed to kick in pretty quickly. I have read that 1 hour before is a good guideline, w...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Hey, I'm curious how everyone's flushing compares to mine. I posted a pic on page 45 of the thread. It was the last post of the page.   I'm just curious...don't worry about offending me. WHa...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

I think it has something to do with Omegas increasing the severity of flushing and inflammation post-Accutane users like us experience.   Lamarr has mentioned in a prior post: "Gamma linoiliec i...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Oh Lamar,   Why no Omega 3?? ur breakin my heart...i was hoping it would help get some oil in my dry skin. i've also read it is anti-inflammatory so ud think might helpw ith flushing.   ev...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Oli & Lamar,   i take both doses (all 400mg) in the morning and now I am fine.   Lamar,   Yes, I think Propranolol is the best bet. do the side effects (headache, dizziness) get le...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Who uses beta blockers? I tried 150mg of Labetalol last night before going to the gym. It did help reduce my heat/exercise-induced blushing by like 25-30%.   However, today (the day after) I...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Ugg, so I was taking 400mg of Plaquenil (200mg twice a day), but I cut it down to 200mg once a day because I was getting stomach cramps at night. I feel like my flushing is starting to increase in co...

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15 years ago
Supplements for Post-Accutane Dry Skin

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15 years ago
Supplements for Post-Accutane Dry Skin

I took Accutane 6 years ago and my face is still dry. The dryness is irritating and itchy. I am hoping to find a cocktail of supplements that will help combat the dryness.   So far, I am resear...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

For my dryness problem, my dermatologist had me get "Unguentum Leniens".   The consistency is kind of like shea butter or something. It comes in a jar as a buttery/waxy/pomade-like substance. ...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

What supplements are people taking? (specifically, supplements for skin dryness)   I'm gonna start: -Omega 3 (ultimate omega, nordic naturals) -MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)   I tried Omega 3...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

which anti-depressant have people tried using for flushing? i remember there was a particular one people in this thread have tried...   Nevermind, I found my answer: REMERON. Can I get some up...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

which anti-depressant have people tried using for flushing? i remember there was a particular one people in this thread have tried...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Myleastfavouritemistake -   When I would drink (booze) in the heat that is what my face would end up looking like. What are your triggers now? Since indoor heaters are starting to be switched ...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Myleastfavouritemistake -   When I would drink (booze) in the heat that is what my face would end up looking like. What are your triggers now? Since indoor heaters are starting to be switched ...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

ok, so im uploading a picture i took of my face one time i was flushing. i have a mac, so im not sure if its the same for all screens, but when you tip your screen back and look at it from an angle, y...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Hi all   Myleastfavouritemistake- Know exactly how you feel re burning up/flushing from being inside rooms. Any tiny amount of heat, rooms full of people, or poor air circulating triggers the flu...

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15 years ago
Does Accutane Cause Wrinkles?!?!?

i'm thinking of trying Retin-A for wrinkles, but im worried because Accutane obviously really dried up my face.   Also, I have rosacea-like symptoms now (althought im taking Plaquenil which redu...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

jesus christ.....im reading a little abotu ETS the endoscopic thoracic surgery....and it sounds pretty terrible for some people.

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEELAPSE   ok...so my classes this summer are in smaller classrooms and i guess they are a bit warmer. but today i had a TERRIBLE flushing episode.   so i felt it coming on for...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

yeah i drink tons of water and it makes no diff.   oli, i do try to take it with food. but its weird cuz i dont feel stomache pains during the day. but i wouldnt call it fulll out insomnia ju...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

In some good news: strangely, while the entire rest of my face is dry, my nose is extremely oily (more than I ever remember). Yet I need to keep the corners of my nose moist otherwise it gets red, fl...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

In some good news: strangely, while the entire rest of my face is dry, my nose is extremely oily (more than I ever remember). Yet I need to keep the corners of my nose moist otherwise it gets red, fl...

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15 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

and again:   Has anyone tried CEVIMELINE or PILOCARPINE for DRY MOUTH? It's sad, I just got back from a store. And while talking to the cashier. I was like "wow, this sucks, im literally thinking...

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15 years ago