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I classmate of mine who took isotretinoin told me she began to get blurry vision once she had been on 80 mgs awhile. Hopefully, that won't happen to me, but I'll include it in my updates if it does. ...

Hi Furkick yip you can do this this is exactly what I am doing just now, starting private with my derm while he waits for my NHS appointment to come up. I'm able to see the same derm whole way through...

Hi, I am vegan as well, and recently I noticed comments about this issue from reading the literature. Bioavailability of accutane is much higher when taken with a high-fat meal. There's some info and...

There is always bias in reporting of side effects. As you say, people who have something to complain about are more likely to do so, whereas those that have nothing to complain about tend to keep quie...

flax and borage oils contain omega-3's which are good for joint pain and inflammation. they are vegetarian sourced. you could also try "zyflamend" which is to help with inflammation. Hemp based prot...

Hi, I have had a similar experience; I seem to be getting very few _new_ blocked pores but ones that were presumably blocked before can still give trouble. I guess this is because accutane reduces s...

Any way, my doctor told me that I should not take any whey protein. I asked him why; some studies had showed that it can increase acne. Hi, There are some references to the medical literatute in the...

Has anyone else experience this before?? Thanks! I've found that over the four months I've been on accutane, many things have changed. I get the almost ubiquitous lip dryness of course - not a pro...

I'd consider paying those prices if necessary in the future. Thanks for the info. I work in the medical profession and I've read quite a bit in the medical literature about Isotretinoin and it's side ...

How much did it cost you Steve Consultations generally cost somewhere between £150 - £250 a time, depending on where you are in country (most expensive in London and the south east, of course). The ...

What are your experiences with mild/moderate but persistent acne? Hi, I am from the UK as well. I was only able to isotretinoin privately, but have had good results so far. If you don't get anywhere...

more than 20% of patients experience a relapse within two years that requires further medical management. This comment refers to the normal dose regime "0.5-1.0 mg/kg/day for 5-6 months", not the ...

What? You don't think over 222 mg pr kg is a overkill? Hi, This is a relatively recent study, where a higher daily dose and higher cumulative dosage than are normally considered are used: What do...

Got a perscription for 80mg Accutane from my derm Hi, I have had good results from accutane personally, so I wish you the best of luck. Be patient, and look forward to the results... Best wishes, St...

I just took my first pill of Accutane (40mg). I'm just literally waiting for the side effects to kick in. I got my chapped stick and moisturizer ready. I have a question though, how long did it take f...

Just been to the gym for an hour cardio and while i was in there and when i came out my skin on my face was really stinging from all the sweat its calmed down now but still feeling a bit sensitive. Ju...

Hey guys quick question for all you brave people who have used accutane or are currently on it. 1. If you had experienced and intial break out what was your begining doses? 2. If you had not experienc...

I am currently on oxytetracycline (for a year) I'm late 20s going on 21 in March, tetracycline cleared my skin and has now stopped working, is it worth me going on accutane? Both my parents acne was n...

Could be a infection, but Accutane can cause IBS, Chron's and IBD! Call your physician ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With all due respect, there is no evidence for this statement whatsoever. See for exampl...

Exercise can be dehydrating and might therefore exacerbate the dryness-related side effects of Accutane, including dry lips. The action of bike riding (wind on face) might cause your lip balm to dry o...

Interestingly I've not experienced the joint pains and soreness, but I find that exercise makes the lip dryness considerably worse for 24-48 hours afterwards. Exercise levels I'm talking about here ar...

Hi, Going private in the UK is the only option for some people; the only game in town. My acne is not that bad - in fact now, at the age of 43, it's the best it's ever been. But the point is it's st...

Thanks for the information on dosage. It's particularly interesting to see the references into the medical literature. Steve.

Hi, I am also from the UK. Unfortunately my experience is quite similar to yours, in that there is an _extreme_ reluctance to prescribe accutane to anyone, however bad their problems might be. Like m...