Hi Tyler, just checking in. Since I last posted my life has drastically changed. I have been off accutane for 7 months, I have been battling with panic attacks. Worst thing is that depression kicked in, and have been battling thoughts of suicide. I left my job in Europe three months ago and have been living with family in the states. I have to go to therapy twice a week and am now taking another drug called celexa. I get frustrated all the time because accutane (only 2.5 months) of taking this, handicapped me. I can't sue because I was prescribed it in a country other than America. My panic attacks have gotten better, but not because I stopped taking accutane - because of therapy. I have been in this place for nine months and beg anyone out there. Do not take this drug. It will effect you. It caused me to go from a strong successful woman to be weak and fragile and unable to handle stress. The only thing that really got me through this time has been to lean on my heavenly father God, and have hope that all these horrible feelings and thoughts will go away.
Thanks so much for your comment back.
I had my second panic attack since my last post to you.
I called my dermatologist and she was cold, unhelpful but not surprised.
She told me to get off the drug and everything will be fine. She offered no help. I then visited my regular doctor who offered more help. She was upset I was taking this drug and wants to look more intensely at why I am having these terrible attacks. I was prescribed avitan and was advised only to take this if I had a serious feeling of panic. My doctor is also going to do extensive blood work and then will send me to a neurologist to see what is going on in my brain. I am a happy person, fearless, and have never expierened such a terrible thing in my life. I really hope no one else takes this drug. If you are sad with clear skin, it's not worth it. I have been off the drug for two days now and have no appetite. I am hoping all the side effects will pass. Best.
Hi there. I just had a very similar experience. I am 27 and was prescribed accutane to get rid of my acne.
My job is stressful. A few days ago on my day off I was walking and out of no where, everything in my left side got numb and my chest started beating. I thought I was going to die. I was rushed to the er. I was tested extensively, blood and heart tests. I was okay. I was then diagnosed with "panic attack". Never in my stressful life have I ever had such a horrific thing happen to me.
This is the second trip to the er for me since I have been on accutane and I keep getting told that my health is great. I only take 10mg a day for three months now. Could it really be the drug? What should I do? I was told accutane is a high dose of vitamin a. I am so baffled.
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All my best wishes.
I had my second panic attack since my last post to you.
I called my dermatologist and she was cold, unhelpful but not surprised.
She told me to get off the drug and everything will be fine. She offered no help. I then visited my regular doctor who offered more help. She was upset I was taking this drug and wants to look more intensely at why I am having these terrible attacks. I was prescribed avitan and was advised only to take this if I had a serious feeling of panic. My doctor is also going to do extensive blood work and then will send me to a neurologist to see what is going on in my brain. I am a happy person, fearless, and have never expierened such a terrible thing in my life. I really hope no one else takes this drug. If you are sad with clear skin, it's not worth it. I have been off the drug for two days now and have no appetite. I am hoping all the side effects will pass. Best.