Accutane (Roaccutane)
Accutane (marketed outside the U.S. as Roaccutane) is an oral Acne medication, Isotretinoin. It is mostly reserved for very severe cases of Acne because it has many serious potential side effects.
Good to know: Accutane side effects are well publicized. Accutane has been associated with depression, thoughts of suicide and even some reports of suicide. Dermatologists are now required to inform their patients about the side effects before treating. Additionally, Accutane can affect body organs. Accutane is a teratogen (can cause birth defects) so it is critical that females do not get pregnant while taking or many months following Accutane therapy.
$100San Diego, California — I went through 2 rounds of Accutane at the end of college, roughly 10 years ago. The first round worked wonders, but 9...
$500Omaha, Nebraska —
I struggled with severe acne for about 3 years. Itried everything under the sun, until I finally gave in and started the...
$100Garden City, MI — I took these 27 years ago when it first came out. The results were the greatest ever. I have now just started it again...
$500San Diego, California — Worst drug EVER. i am a 22 year old female that is balding, if anyone has any suggestions/successes with the hair loss...
$500Los Angeles — Healed me up very fast. My skin was dry but overall I liked the effects of Accutane. I still have pigmentation problems...
$1,000Oslo — First course was 2X20mg per day for about 10 months. Second course was 2X20mg per day for a week every month. It has...
$300Silverdale, Washington —
I had cystic acne all over my back and face that never went away. Ever since I was 13 I had it. I tried EVERYTHING,...
$100Phoenix, Arizona — Pros: dramatically reduced oiliness, cystic acne is gone..when I do get an occassional monthly pimple it's gone within a...
$200Louisville, Kentucky — I took it years ago for moderate acne and scarring because other medicine just was not working for me. Even though I...
$300MS — It didn't help me at all. I didn't have bad acne, but I broke out more on my back and shoulders then any where else. I...
Accutane: was it worth it?
