Accutane

Can you provide some information about the drug accutane?

A website that sells prescription drugs without prescription is most likely a fraud. Go to your dermatogolist and get a prescription.

Hate to come in to a forum for the first time and just see "personal attacks"

:lol: well whether or not to buy accutane from anywhere is really upto an individual, I checked that site and they do have prescription medicines as well. There will be 100s of sites like this one selling medicines, leave the poor fellows alone, I just checked all your posts and you are simply attacking these guys instead of posting something informational.

Chill.......

^ I agree.. And the website does ask for a prescription.
There are some websites out there that don't..

I ordered from that site aprox 3 weeks ago and have already recieved my medication in great shape. I am not to sure what you are talking about? As they have a guarantee also....

Isotretinoin can not be prescribed by normal doctors in most countries it must be prescribed by a skin doctor (dermatologist). It has many side effects and you should have regular blood tests to check your liver functionality. If you do not have the blood tests you are putting yourself in unnecessary danger. There I some good information about isotretinoin at:

http://en.Wikipedia.Or g/wiki/isotretinoin

I was personally put on accutane for a yr. Some of the side effects u really gotta be carefull with. Please do not get pregnant on this drug b/c one pill can deform a baby. Try to limit your sun exposure b/c it makes u really sesitive to it, the dry skin is insane. Do not get anything waxed while on accutane b/c chunks of skin will come off. Be careful b/c I know people who became very depressed on this drug. Also your hair might become extremely dry and start to fall out. Cetephil lotion and face wash is good to use b/c it'll moisturize your skin. Please be very careful when using accutane. Everyone should see a dermetologist before going on this medication. 3 yrs after being off the medicaiton the acne has come back and now i'm using a special cream that has good results but none of the harmful side effects. Good luck.

Hi, I took roaccutane when I was 16. Not sure if thats the same drug or not, but you really should see a dermatologist before you go on it as the side effects can be distressing. I personally had heaps of nose bleeds and now have mild depression possibly not from the roaccutane, but I always wonder if it contributed to it.
Your skin falls of. Not all at once but bits and pieces. It cleared up all my acne though. Took about 6 months, with regular side effects. But once I stopped taking the medication, the side effects stopped and I never got another pimple. My friends were so jealous!
So, while its a drug that works, be aware of the side effects before you give it a go!

I'm currently on accutane and i'm keeping an online journal (blog) to document my progress for people who may have questions or wonder if the drug is for them. The address is (website removed, share personal websites through pm's thank) feel free to leave comments or ask questions or whatever, i'll let you know whatever I can! Thanks!

Hello. I was on accutane on three different occasions.
It seemed to clear up my skin while I was on it, but a month or so after I was finished with the medication, my acne would come back - hence why I was on it three different times.

The side-effects definately are something to consider. I had the physical side effects such as dry skin (espeically my lips) and sensitivity to the sun. I also experienced psychological side effects as well and became extrememly depressed and moody. I actually had suicidal thoughts and the smallest things would urk me to become very angry and sometimes I would lash out. It was definately not fun. I dont know what the statistics are for psychological side effects - but I know I was one who experienced them.

I will most likely never go on accutane again - first because my acne always comes back and secondly because I don't like how I feel when I am on the drug.

Congrats to those who have used it and had success! Lucky lucky!

Right now, my acne is controlled. I actually cleanse my face three times a day *(sometimes more). I wash my face with mary kay deep cleanser (made for senstive skin) and also clean my face with cetaphil. They work awesome!

I had tried about 7 different rx's and topical solutions before trying accutane. I suffered hardly any side effects (dry skin and chapped lips) and six months later, I was clearer than I had been in at least 10 years! That was jan 05, when I stopped using the rx.

I realize now (july 05) that I am getting it back! Pimples are popping up again. Which annoys me because it cost at least 4,000 in meds. Will I have to do this every year? I was an advocate for the drug, despite the health warnings, because I was so happy something worked. But now not so sure.

Going back to the dermatologist but wanted to know if anyone else had these "relapses".

What is the difference between accutane and roaccutane?

I am on accutane right now. And yes its a very good drug!! I suggest this to anyone who has bad acne. Accutane works extremely well at drying out your oil glands (making it so your body cant produce oil) and it completely shuts your breakouts down. Stops them right in their tracks. Now accutane is different for alot of ppl. Some dersm are diff. Alot of them give you your dose depending on your body weight, some give on how bad your acne is. And some just keep changing your dose. My dose is 40 mg once a day which is a normal and very good dose. Sometimes the higher might not be the besst. If you can get lower but still be clear without the bad side effects then thats good. However the side effects have been a health forum. My throat is constanly dry, lips dry, eyes burn and dry, back pains pretty bad etc... But I have been on it for over a month now and my skin has never looked this good before. If you are thinking of trying it book a derm appointment and talk to them about it :d

I'm going to my dermatologist on thursday to get on accutane. I'm kinda nervous about it.. But this is really my last resort. I hope it works for me, because I have honestly tried everything - pills creams washes you name it & i've tried it.

Toiles, did your acne worsen any after beginning accutane?

Just drink 4 cups of green smoothie a day (a fruity tasting drink made of fruits and leafy greens) - you'll most likely get rid of your acne, and you'll get healthy too! I would stay far away from accutane!! It's full of dangerous, synthetic vitamin a. The green smoothies are full of natural, safe, vitamin a. You don't have to worry about vitamin a overdose if you're getting it from your food.

Spelt wrong I know?
My wife suffered from the most outraging vicious attack of acne I have ever seen,so bad that she had to cover her whole face and shoulders and back in a special cover up.
If it wasnt for this drug killing the bacteria off then god knows what would of happened.
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Insist off the doctor..................Stamp feet.Get the help.....Get the drug.....
And if you all need to cover up.
The answer is dermablend,fron qvc the shopping channel,its amazing,it cover the worst of problems ever,beleive me.....Get some........Hop this helps abit....

O it was fruits and leafy greens,not tea,so what still wont work,tried it all.

Well,beleive me that after she took a course of roacatanne which lasted a few months it all went and stopped away hopefully 4 ever,sorry for being a little harsh(freinds) xx