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35 Yrs Old, over Having Acne, It Just Getting Worst. Starting Accutane Tomorrow. Murrieta, CA
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Hi there, so I've decided to start accutane...I...
marimonte09March 3, 2016
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Hi there, so I've decided to start accutane...I have mmy doctors appt. Tomorrow. Decided to do reviews and post here as well to help others like they helped me decide to go on it. Since there's side affects, and everyone is different, and so far I have seen not so bad ones, so we'll see how I do. ;)
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March 5, 2016
It's the best thing I ever did for my acne. I'm 30yrs old and have been dealing with it for over 15yrs. Started accutane in November 2015 my skin looks amazing!!!!
March 7, 2016
I began a course of 10mg per day Isotretinoin for Acne Rosacea about 4 months ago. After 3 weeks, my hair started falling out. Its still shedding now and I've lost probably 20% of my hair. My Psoriatic Arthritis condition was significantly worsened also. My joints now "crack" often. My eyes are a little redder all the time now. tI was magic on my skin, though. Until I stopped. But I wish I never took it. If I knew then what I know now, I never would have taken it. Google "Accutane" with "joint pain/hair loss/ibd" etc. By the time you experience most of these side effects, its too late. I feel strongly now that it should only be used for severe Cystic Acne. Best of luck if you continue. But you have been warned.
March 22, 2016
Thank you, I contemplated for a while,I did my research and talked to my dermatologist and read through all the reviews through here and this community helped me made my decision...I'm being really alert of how I'm feeling, so hopefully it won't be severe ;)
March 22, 2016
For whatever reason, it seems that people with cystic acne come through OK, while those with more common, milder acne, suffer more serious/permanent side effects. You won't know which for a while. But your skin WILL be great. Wishing you the best. Keep us posted.
March 7, 2016
Hi! I started accutane on the 4th of March so were pretty close in starting. I hope everything goes well for you and update us and let us know how you're doing:)
UPDATED FROM marimonte09
4 days post
just got my isotretinoin=accutane
marimonte09March 9, 2016
Hi there, so I finally got my prescription. I was suppose to get it on friday, but my lab work was incomplete. I was super nervous about how much it was going to cost me but thank God for our great insurance it only cost me 38$...she starting me of at 40mg per day and she said next month it will be 80mg...
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March 10, 2016
i'm so happy for you, this medicine real works for me too despite of side effects. to be honest my insurance doesn't cover this treatment but i'm getting from canadian : http://nypill.com/categories/Skincare/Accutane?synonym=Accutane,
March 10, 2016
Wow like the other poster said, 40mg to start and then to go to 80mg seems like a really high dose for your condition. Your skin looks very mild to me, perhaps you might want to think about starting at 20mg and then seeing how your body responds?!? Best of luck to you!! :o)
March 14, 2016
Your daughter is a sweetheart! Good luck with your treatment, I will be keeping an eye out for your updates.
UPDATED FROM marimonte09
11 days post
8 days in
marimonte09March 16, 2016
So, on Monday I've started feeling pimples growing and my lips getting dry also my eyes....tthis morning I got about 5-7 pimples :(....my eyes continued to be a lil dry nothing major as well as my lips..also my pores are showing around my nose a lot...I've had some aches but then again I would get the often because I'm a mail carrier so I couldn't tell you if it was from the medicine or not. Another thing I got my eyebrows threaded...I was get them done that way..this time the it burned a bit but not painful or redness
Welcome, thank you for paying it forward and sharing your journey. I wish you much success with your treatment. Do you know what dose you will be starting out at?
Be sure to also check-in here to connect with others starting their journey soon as well.