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Accutane 20mg a Day
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Accutane 20mg a Day
nikkipixiNovember 19, 2018
I'm on day 6 of accutane, 20mg a day. This is my fourth course of accutane. The first one I did over 15 years ago. Wasn't on it long enough (about 5 months) so acne came back. Second course straight after that for 8 months. Had beautiful, clear skin for years. About 5 years ago (so 10 years after initial treatment), my acne returned due to major stress, but definitely not as bad as it was before. Went on a low dose and it worked. Came off to have kids and now 2 kids and a about 4 years later, it's back. Again, it's not as bad as it was before, but I am done dealing with pimples. So I'm on a low dose again for 4 months. I am not sure that is long enough so will see how it does and speak to my derm.
So day 6, I'm experiencing headaches, small bursts of pain in my ear, dry lips, very sensitive skin, dry eyes. Skin has erupted in painful cyst like pimples. Skin looks way worse but I know it gets worse before it gets better, so whilst it sucks, I'm just carrying on with life.
So day 6, I'm experiencing headaches, small bursts of pain in my ear, dry lips, very sensitive skin, dry eyes. Skin has erupted in painful cyst like pimples. Skin looks way worse but I know it gets worse before it gets better, so whilst it sucks, I'm just carrying on with life.
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December 2, 2018
Thank you, please keep sharing! I took Accutane about 5 years ago when I had severe cystic acne. Unfortunately I guess due to stress 3 years later, it started to return (but not nearly as bad!) It's been progressively getting worse and I'm considering going back on Accutane soon.
What is your opinion on long-term side effects? The first time I took the medicine I didn't even bat an eye on the side effects, I just wanted acne gone! And it was life changing. But now since time has passed it makes me wonder. Have you noticed anything in your health after being on it 4 times?
What is your opinion on long-term side effects? The first time I took the medicine I didn't even bat an eye on the side effects, I just wanted acne gone! And it was life changing. But now since time has passed it makes me wonder. Have you noticed anything in your health after being on it 4 times?
December 22, 2018
Hi! I have not noticed any long term side effects, thank goodness! Let me know if you decide to start again. I'm on week 5 now and very happy with my progress. Good luck! X
UPDATED FROM nikkipixi
End of week 5
nikkipixiDecember 22, 2018
I'm coming up to the end of week 5.
My skin broke out a bit but nothing too hectic. It would look better, then break out, then look better and then break out again. But it finally seems to be calming down. I'm not getting the horrible cysts on my neck anymore thank goodness. Those were difficult to cover up.
My lips are still very dry. My skin was dry and sensitive at the beginning but not sensitive anymore. It's still a bit dry but not that bad. Overall this has been a very good experience. I did get some ezcema on my arms which I've never gotten before, so that is new.
So overall I'm very happy :) Oh and I'm still on 20mg a day. No change in dosage.
My skin broke out a bit but nothing too hectic. It would look better, then break out, then look better and then break out again. But it finally seems to be calming down. I'm not getting the horrible cysts on my neck anymore thank goodness. Those were difficult to cover up.
My lips are still very dry. My skin was dry and sensitive at the beginning but not sensitive anymore. It's still a bit dry but not that bad. Overall this has been a very good experience. I did get some ezcema on my arms which I've never gotten before, so that is new.
So overall I'm very happy :) Oh and I'm still on 20mg a day. No change in dosage.
Thanks for sharing your journey with the Community! Keep us posted on your progress!