Accutane

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Accutane is a prescription medication used to treat severe acne. Accutane can have some potentially serious side affects, so it’s important to cover them carefully with your doctor before embarking on treatment.

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Average Price: $400

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spent $5 in Annapolis, MD Updated 3 days ago

My son has had pretty sever acne for the past six years and his face has started to scar. After many different treatments on antibiotics and topical solutions, we are now starting the Accutane treatment. I am nervous as there is so much negative publicity surrounding the medication. I will... Read more

6 comments | 1 Thank You

from Canada Updated 6 days ago

Today I woke up, looked in the mirror and saw a pimply/pizza face/all the words to describe a teenager suffering from acne, everyone day its basically like this, I look around to all my friends and ask myself my cant I have a face like that.. I tried everything, honey mask, cleaners, pro-active,... Read more

5 comments | 1 Thank You

spent $10 in Bay Area, CA Updated 15 days ago

First of all, I don't reccomend Accutane for anyone who hasn't tried a plethora of other skin drugs first. I've had acne since I was like, 12, and now I'm 24. I've tried birth control, Differin, Retin-A, minocycline, tetracycline, etc. and nothing really seemed to make a difference. I've backed... Read more

spent $35 in Texas, TX Updated 15 days ago

I start in a 40 mg dose on Monday. I have been suffering with severe acne since u was 10. Yes 10,fifth grade. It's been a nightmare. I'm 32 now and just want it to be over already. Doubtful because nothing has ever cleared my skin completely. Hopeful because like I said, I just want it... Read more

5 comments | 1 Thank You

(RealFriend) spent $600 in Lewiston, ID Updated 18 days ago

Im 44 and after years of persistant acne ( I mean I NEVER out grew it) The Dr sent me to a dermotoligist and she is starting me on Accutane (generic). I am nervous and excited. I WANT clear skin... Ive taken everything and tried everything and combos of it all. IM DONE! I told her I didnt care... Read more

16 comments | 1 Thank You

spent $400 in Kentucky Updated 24 days ago

My acne started around the time I began middle school and kept getting worse over time. Nothing I used worked, and believe me, I've tried all of the drug store products. Accutane is the only thing that has ever worked. I've been using it for seven months now, and I can honestly say that I love... Read more

19 comments | 4 Thank Yous

from Vancouver, WA Updated 25 days ago

I had acne since I was in middle school and after trying over the counter medicines, topical treatments, pills and various other things I was fed up that nothing was working. I friend had told me about Accuntane and after some research I was contemplating going on the medicine, however I was... Read more

3 comments | 1 Thank You

spent $10 in New York, NY Updated 1 month ago

I'm 23 years old and about a year and a half ago I started breaking out considerably more than what I used to. My acne isn't super severe but its enough to be seen even with makeup on. My dermatologist has had me try doxycycline (150 mcg), various topical gels, and birth control. None of it even... Read more

9 comments | 1 Thank You

spent $780 in Mexico, MX Updated 1 month ago

I remember having acne since I was 11/12 years. I took it for the first time when I was 17, second time when 21, and this is mi third time at 26. I have to mention that my acne really improved and that the results are completely amazing. My skin is even better than the one from the people who... Read more

4 comments | 2 Thank Yous

spent $400 in Carrollton, GA Updated 2 months ago

Since hitting puberty at the age of 11 years old, I have had acne all over my face. I didn't have big, nodular pimples, but instead a million little bumps every where. I would get big bumps every now and them also. It was horrible, I was teased, the whole 9. I got past my self-esteem issues... Read more

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spent $100 in Green Bay, WI Updated 2 months ago

My brother has always had severe acne, whatever he tried, didn't worked. He was prescribed accutane his Senior year and by graduation he was acne free. His worst side effects were dry skin and lips, but it was so worth it. He looks great and I am so happy for him. I have always had acne also but... Read more

12 comments | 2 Thank Yous

spent $100 in Ontario, CA Updated 3 months ago

I have been getting acne since I was about 12 years old. It was never a huge issue, but at the time it seemed like it and I tried out all the cleansers and toners and acne fighters on the market. I am 16 now, and the acne that I had in the past year was the worst so far. When I first visited the... Read more

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spent $50 in New York, NY Updated 4 months ago

I have been on accutane for 2 weeks now and I'm a senior in highshool. I am a male. me and my mom have tried everything such as doxycycline and tetrecycline,neutragena face washes, etc. im noticing that im getting bloody noses and watery eyes alot.I've heard about a lot of success stories and... Read more

37 comments | 1 Thank You

spent $1,800 in Baltimore, MD Updated 7 months ago

My senior year of high school my acne got really bad on my face. After failed year long trials of minocycline and tetracycline from my doctor I told my parents I wanted to go to a dermatologist. Because my brother has chrons disease my mom was worried about the link between the drug and the... Read more

4 comments | 2 Thank Yous

spent $30 in Turkey, TR Updated 8 months ago

(ps;my english is not that perfect,and i will make it short) i have pimples ,mild akne since i was 14 now i am 30,as everyone i try many and guess..it didnt work.for the laser treatment i had not much money:( so the last decision was accutane.blood test ect. and i had it !10 mg 2 times a... Read more

spent $25 in Coeur D Alene, ID Updated 8 months ago

I had struggled with bad acne on my face back and chest since I was 12. I would layer on the concealer and tried all the magical washes and oral prescriptions. NOTHING phased my hideous skin. I was so ridiculously depressed. I went to extreams and starting self mutilating my body because I... Read more

12 comments | 2 Thank Yous

spent $350 in Indiana, IN Updated 10 months ago

Im a 15 year old girl. Girls are always worried about their apperance. I started getting acne in 6th grade. It was so bad. I caked on makeup, but it just made it look worse. I would cry myself to sleep cause I looked so different from the other girls. I went to the dermatologist, and she gave me... Read more

69 comments | 6 Thank Yous

spent $100 in Lancaster, CA Updated 11 months ago

I read prior to using it that it caused depression, but I thought "oh I am a happy person, I don't have to worry about that.. plus, nothing is worse that acne!" I went on it and it did clear my skin up... however, it made me super depressed. I didn't want to go out, looked in... Read more

15 comments | 2 Thank Yous

spent $500 in California Created 1 year ago

If you have been searching for solutions for a multiple-year period, then please look no further. Accutane is your man. I started out with a lot of acne on my cheeks--medium sized cysts that would leave marks for up to 7 months after they were gone. I tried minocycline and doxycycline but... Read more

10 comments | 4 Thank Yous

spent $300 in United Kingdom Updated 3 years ago

Pro's: Cleared face after 2 weeks with a minor initial breakout. Made my skin look like $1 million dollars. I could shave while walking down the street because no spots get through. I looked like the person I wanted to be. After using Accutane I had no reason to wash my face, it looked so... Read more

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