Accutane Journey

Thank goodness Friday 12/15 was the last day I took Claravis. So, went to my visit last month the dermatologist kept me on Claravis for another month. I was a little frustrated about it because I have been on a low dose 40mg/daily of the medication since March. Well I went to the dermatologist Saturday and the dermatologist determined that my course was complete. I am elated that I don't have to take it anymore. I pray I don't have anymore breakouts. I have to take birth control for another month and go to the lab in a month for a urine pregnancy test instead of a blood test. I am happy with my results and hope my documentation of my journey has helped someone.

I'm so glad that this will be over, not because I'm not satisfied with my results, but because I don't like taking medicines. So re-cap I started taking Clavaris 40 mg once a day in March. The next month my dose was increased to 30mg two times a day = 60mg per day. That dosage didn't work for me that's why I have been on Clavaris for so long. There's a certain amount of milligrams that studies show you must reach so that your acne doesn't come back. At 60mg per day my side effect of joint pain intensified and my triglyceride level increased too. This, the medication was tapered back down to 40mg a day. My most significant side effect was dry lips, then joint pain, and a occasional headache. I will say the birth control caused me to gain weight so that's another reason why I'm so eager to cease taking the medication. Overall I am very happy. I feel more confident, pretty, & so glad I don't have to wear make-up unless it's for a special occasion. People compliment me on how pretty I am & I love it. If I had to do it over again I most definitely would.

Hello,
Well since starting Clavaris on March 14th my face to me is gorgeous! I'm so happy with my results. However, I'm only on 40mg a day which means I have to take the medication a little longer than anticipated. As I mentioned in the past my second month on Clarivis the dermatologist increased my dose to 30mg two times a day (60mg/day). Well I couldn't tolerate the joint pain any longer & my triglyceride levels doubled so I told the dermatologist that I would try 40mg/day & that's what I have been taking since mid-May because my visits are usually always the 14th or 15th of each month. I have a visit tomorrow & at my last the dermatologist said I have to be on Claravis 3 more months in order to meet the amount of milligrams required for the medication to be effective after ceasing use. So now I only have 2 more months left & I'm elated. I don't wear makeup anymore, I feel prettier, & more confident. My dark spots even drastically lighted. This is one of the best decisions that I've ever made! I feel beautiful!