POSTED UNDER Accutane Reviews
36 Yrs Old..starting Accutane Soon - Richmond, KY
UPDATED FROM Kristielynn
2 months post
no more Accutane for me
KristielynnFebruary 23, 2015
I think I've decided not to go back on the absorbica (Accutane). I've been off almost 3 weeks and all my side effects are gone. I feel great.
I'm going to ask my derm about things that can be done to help w dark spots and keeping whiteheads gone. There has to be something he can suggest. Do you all have any suggestions? Chemical peel maybe? I'm not sure.
I'm going to ask my derm about things that can be done to help w dark spots and keeping whiteheads gone. There has to be something he can suggest. Do you all have any suggestions? Chemical peel maybe? I'm not sure.
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Replies (2)
February 25, 2015
So you're saying it wasn't worth it? If you'd like to check out my profile, I could really use your advice!
February 27, 2015
ohhh sweetheart, it's definitely worth it! You just need to be persistent. The side effects go away within 3 weeks. Honestly. This medication has been an absolute life changer for me. I never have to think about my skin anymore or if someone im having a conversation is looking at the giant pimples on my face. Persist with it babe, do it now while your young, i wish i had of!!! Good luck! xoxo
February 27, 2015
I quit after two months for several reasons. It was causing me severe lower back pain. Pain so bad I bought a new mattress thinking that was causing it but it was the Accutane. I also developed severe eczema on both my hands and arms. Had really bad headaches no matter how much water I drank. I usually go to the Richmond, Ky office but had to go to the Lexington, Ky office once and they messed my ipledge up. It took two weeks for the Richmond office to fix the problem. In that time all my side effects went away and I just could stand the thoughts of going back on it. My side effects were horrible. I guess I may be a wimp but my back pain was unbareable. I wish I could had stayed on it but I just couldnt
UPDATED FROM Kristielynn
2 months post
Don't know what to do?!?
KristielynnFebruary 21, 2015
From my last update I'm still off the Accutane. They got things straightened up w Ipledge but now I need a new pregnancy test. Won't be able to get to the office until Thursday of this coming week. By this time I will have been off the Accutane for three weeks. My lips are getting better. The pain in my lower back is gone. The eczema is also gone. Head aches are gone. Idk if I want to go back on it. I don't really feel like it was helping my face. My problem isn't acne its whiteheads and scares from the past. I asked if Accutane helps with whiteheads and my Dr said yes...but I've read here from drs that it don't help. So I'm really confused and idk what to do. Looks like I'll basicly be starting over. Any advice from anyone?
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UPDATED FROM Kristielynn
2 months post
Mistakes happen
KristielynnFebruary 16, 2015
I always see my Dr at the Richmond, Ky office but this last time I had to go to Lexington. Huge mistake. Not only were they rude they completely messed up my I pledge by putting in wrong method of birth control. Because of this I've been off the Accutane for over a week. I'm very upset about this. The ladies at the Richmond office are trying to fix things but any little mistake w I pledge is evedentally a huge deal!
On the upside, the extreme lower back pain has stopped! So some appreciation for some relief is welcome. The Dr says Accutane is in your system a month and being off a couple weeks would be no big deal. BUT you know my levels are dropping and I feel like I'm losing progress. Can't win for losing. Still wish I could find a great lip balm that would actually moisturize my lips instead of just sit there. Lips are driving me nuts!!
On the upside, the extreme lower back pain has stopped! So some appreciation for some relief is welcome. The Dr says Accutane is in your system a month and being off a couple weeks would be no big deal. BUT you know my levels are dropping and I feel like I'm losing progress. Can't win for losing. Still wish I could find a great lip balm that would actually moisturize my lips instead of just sit there. Lips are driving me nuts!!
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February 17, 2015
I recommend two balm to choose from, since at the time I had the same side effect, one is "Mathis" (France) Lip Balm with SPF15 and Nutridzhina (Canada)
Thanks for the update, here is some information on Chemical Peels:
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You're most welcome :)