“Accutane - when to Quit? - Bursa, Turkey”

Hi there... I'm certainly no doctor BUT I took Accutane for 9 months about a year ago (I LOVED it!). First of all I'm pretty sure the 4-6 month thing is just an average, it's not a rigidly defined timeline. I was on it for over 8 months but at a lowish dosage (the recommended dosage is on average 0.5-2 mg per kg of body weight per day). The goal at the end of treatment is to have taken a total cumulative dose of 120–150 mg/kg (right now you're at 105 mg/kg which is a little low and if you continue you'll be at 139 mg/kg which is just right - I personally went above and beyond 150 mg/kg as my liver enzymes looked good etc. and I was feeling good side-effect-wise). Because you're still seeing spots I think it's good that your doctor recommended that you keep going. One of my friends also went above the 150 mg/kg. Basically, just know that you're not alone and that from my experience (and talks with my doctor) what you're doing seems totally normal and not unsafe or uncommon.

Just remember that everything you go through on accutane is going to have to be done again. If you inherited acne then unfortunately accutane will not cure you for life. The effects are great but they last a matter of months, so dont over do it, its not worth it.