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24 YO Female -acne 10 Years +
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I've been suffering from acne for a while. Boy has...
RoadtoclearskinNovember 20, 2016
I've been suffering from acne for a while. Boy has it taken a tole on my self esteem. I'm always constantly covering up pimples with makeup.my makeup does cover it to a certain extent but I can't be living behind a shield of makeup anymore. Tried every other option out there and nothing seemed to help. I went to my derm knowing I will be put on this and have researched about it prior to my appointment. I have level 3 grade A acne (I think) Anyways I got a lot of advice and help from this board. Hope I can help someone else out.
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7 days post
First day on accutane
RoadtoclearskinNovember 27, 2016
I had to wait a whole week to start my pills because my blood results took longer than expected. Yesterday was my first day on 20mg. I experienced no side effects whatsoever. I have to admit I was scared to take my pills at first. I also took my 2 10mg pills after a big meal. I have a work party coming up on Friday and was thinking if it was okay to have a glass of champagne/ wine. Let me know your opinion. <3
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November 27, 2016
You can drink alcohol perfectly fine, just don't overdo it :) I've been on five nights out on 50mg a day, with 4 glasses of alcohol and it did nothing to me. And, love, 20mg is a perfect 'dosage' to begin with! You'll hardly feel any of the side effects on that amount so please don't stress about it (I was in the same boat too haha). Just live your life and eat the pills with your dinner because if you don't, you do sometimes feel a little disoriented (but that might just me hahah). Any questions just aks me :) finished my 6 1/2 dosage so know the ins and outs.
November 28, 2016
Thank you for your response!! I found I have been getting a headache(Day 2 ) So I am nervous about drinking as I do not want the headache to get worst! Have you got any headaches on this pill?
November 28, 2016
I didn't get headaches but I certainly got the bodily aches and pains haha drink plenty of water (I drank about 2 litres a day!) is all I can recommend as this drug does dry up everything inside and out! And don't get worried if you get slight nose bleeds because it's normal with some people taking accutane (i got this). Anything else I'm happy to help.
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8 days post
DAY 2-ACCUTANE
RoadtoclearskinNovember 28, 2016
Hello everyone,
Just an update on my second day as I did experience side effects. I had a really bad headache that last hours today (until I fell asleep) , it could have a lot to do with stress. I am going to let you guys know if I am getting these headaches everyday and for how long. I have refrained from using Tylenol as I do not want my liver to be negatively effected (I do want to up my dose next month). My lips and eyes are a little on the dry side, but nothing noticeably different. My skin has not changed (baby steps). Just hoping the headaches are just my body getting used to the drug.
Just an update on my second day as I did experience side effects. I had a really bad headache that last hours today (until I fell asleep) , it could have a lot to do with stress. I am going to let you guys know if I am getting these headaches everyday and for how long. I have refrained from using Tylenol as I do not want my liver to be negatively effected (I do want to up my dose next month). My lips and eyes are a little on the dry side, but nothing noticeably different. My skin has not changed (baby steps). Just hoping the headaches are just my body getting used to the drug.
Glad you found the community helpful. Thank you for paying it forward by sharing your story. What is your starting dosage?
Keep us posted. :)