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“Caused Severe Depression and Suicidal Thoughts - Lancaster, CA”
Tiffani in California
Not Worth It
Spent: $100 in Lancaster, CA
Spent: $100 in Lancaster, CA
Posted 21 Sep 2011
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 the mirror and still saw my old skin, cried constantly. It was just not good. And after 2 years of being clear, my acne came back anyway. I would not suggest Accutane to anyone. When my acne came back I did monthly microderms and chemical peels while on Menocycline for a couple months. That has cleared me up since : ) Prior to all that, I had tried everything and nothing ever worked. Microderms are the way to go. Much more natural approach than Accutane.
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HI Tiffani,
First of all you look so great, so Yay to that! Second I wish I could just come give you a hug, and hopefully everything is feeling better. Yes, other community members have mentioned depression as a side effect which is very unfortunate, but I'm glad you found something that helps. I so hope you are feeling better and can not thank you enough for such a truthful review and I so hope you are feeling better about everything.
Thank you,
-Britt
HI His Dad,
The community would love for your son to post a review about his experience. Based on our guidelines it has to come from your son. But Info about his experience would be great.
Thanks,
-Britt