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My Accutane Journey
UPDATED FROM Akaia23
2 months post
Switched to Another Brand
Akaia23August 9, 2016
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not sure why my pic didnt load, but here is my breakout photo after being on Zenatane for 2 weeks
UPDATED FROM Akaia23
2 months post
Switched to another brand
Akaia23August 9, 2016
My hips were killing me!! I was in 40 mg of Amnesteen and I could barely get around. If I sat in the car for more than an hour, my hips were in some major pain. Like I was 8 months pregnant. My doctor switched me to 40 mg of Amnesteen. She said this one has less side effects. I have been on Zenatane for 2 weeks now and it is soooo much better in regards to all of my side effects. So far no cracking of lips, less dandruff, and much less hip pain. However, my pimples have come back. On Amnesteen My skin was starting to clear up, but now that I have switched I wonder if I am going through that purging stage? Anyways, love you guys and your constant support. Thanks for following!
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August 9, 2016
Hello, I had a similar result -
First month I was on 60mg Claravis and had clearer skin, but with drier lips and scalp.
Second month I am on 80mg Zenatane and have increased acne (maybe initial breakout?) that is taking awhile to clear up and heal (but faster than before Accutane), but lips and skin are not as irritated.
I was starting to think that maybe I wasn't eating enough fat or calories for maximum absorption, but my diet hasn't changed. I have noticed that I am more bloated and gassy, which I plan on mentioning at my next appointment.
Good luck with your journey and thanks for posting. It's nice to have others to follow along with on this journey.
August 10, 2016
I was on Amnesteen and had the same pain, only hips and legs! its is not the med, but the dose. I would ask about getting the dose down. I could manage 20-30mg per day, but no more. Yes, the course takes longer, but no pain after going down in dose. I had to have the script written for 10s and 20s because it didn't come in a 30.
August 10, 2016
I forgot to mention, I started at 10mg, went to 20, then 40...40 is when the pain started. I never had pain until the 40. Within a couple days of going down, it was gone and did not come back.
UPDATED FROM Akaia23
18 days post
Feel like a granny
Akaia23July 9, 2016
This week I have experienced terrible muscle soreness in my hips!! Every time I get up off the couch, I hunch over because they hurt so much. Lol. My acne and pigmentation has improved, but I am still experiencing breakouts every few days. I also see all of the comedones on my cheeks and nose. Feels disgusting because they were there before accutane, just were too deep to extract. They are still a little too deep to extract so I will wait a few weeks on that. My whole face is still very red...other than that nothing new. My headaches are gone. Still have a dry, itchy scalp. I put a hair mask on my scalp and left it on overnight. That has helped more than the dandruff shampoo! Oh and I have been sleeping on my back so I don't wake up with terrible hip pain that seems to last all day. My lips started cracking in the corners, but a few nights of lip balm (all natural, but has a vaseline-like consistency) left on overnight has remedied that. I hope someone out there finds my reviews helpful. Thanks for reading!
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July 11, 2016
yes--they are helpful, and it is great that you're willing to go through the hassle of posting all the details. I know accutane does work! I have been on it 3 times--the first two didn't last after treatment was over, but the third treatment was carried out a few weeks longer than the first two, and after that longer treatment, my skin stayed clear for about 6 years. I just started my 4th treatment a few days ago. I have been doing research on line, and it seems that many have been getting good results from continuing a very low maintanence dose after the regular coarse. Supposedly, the doses are so low that there are no side effects, but the oil remains at bay. This is what i plan on doing for this last round. Good luck on your treatment--i'm sure you will have a good result! Really--the Nivea Creme on the lips is a HUGE relief!
August 18, 2016
Yes you have helped in a major way as I am contemplating starting this treatment soon. I pray your results continue to improve.
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