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Almost 4 Weeks In! - Sydney, AU
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I started the medication (40g) almost 4 weeks ago...
mznoourJuly 10, 2013
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I started the medication (40g) almost 4 weeks ago and when I began I had severe under the skin acne especially on my jaw line and chin area. I have tried all the other medications before starting accutane. The first few days were ok as my lips were getting dry but that's expected. I also couldn't sleep, i would wake up multiple times during the night. Then after a week the bones in my rib cage were very sore and ached when I would bend forward and breath. I drank lots of water and the pain went away in a couple of days. I have extremely bad dandruff and my face has gotten worse with cysts growing on my neck but some progress is better than nothing right? So far so good...
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July 10, 2013
I am so frustrated with acne!! I have to wait 3 weeks to go on it and I seriously am counting down the days until I pick up those damn pills so that I can start living again. I have always had acne but it had gotten terribly worse and my life has changed for the worse. I am not comfortable looking at people's face and refuse to go out without any makeup. I can't wait to start living without having to worry about how many pimples I have on my face. I understand the side effects of acutane and I don't know which is worse, living with acne and hiding from the world or taking this medication and dealing with the side effects. If I don't take it I will go under a deep depression and I am alreading starting to feel it. I only pray thos medication works:) good luck to all those out there dealing with acne... You unfortunately are not alone.
July 16, 2013
This was me also, even though I got really bad joint pains I didn't let it bother me, I would do anything to see my acne disappear. But it does get a lot worse at the beginning. I see it as progress and I don't wear makeup because I don't get out much I'm studying online this semester and yes it is mostly influenced by my acne! I hope you know that you're not alone and cant wait till your on the meds and start feeling the progress of a clear face!
July 16, 2013
Hi there.
Just wondering if you experienced any hair loss... I naturally have thin hair and am worried its going to get a lot worse.
July 17, 2013
Not at all Bete. My hair is dry and my sculp is also dry but thats a good thing right? The only bad thing I have experienced was dandruff but heads and shoulders fixed that up!
September 25, 2013
I couldn't agree with you more!! I'm so embarrassed to look at other people I find myself hiding and avoiding talking to people even my boyfriend. I'm embarrassed for him to see me. I'm in week 2 of accutane and it's getting worse, can't wait for it to get better
July 12, 2013
Same story as everyone else, had years of acne and can't deal with it anymore. Tried everything under the sun and its the last option. I was very pessimistic before starting and took a year to finally go through with it. I'm now on day 10 and in the first few days I had a break out but from 6 onwards they have just been getting better and better. I feel like a new person and its only day 10. I have really dry lips, nose and eyelids but apart from that I feel ok. If anyone is worried about going on them I would say just give it a go because it may be the best decision you ever make
July 16, 2013
Yes you're right it does make you feel like a different person!!! And it is the best decision for severe acne! Hope you see results quickly!! I think its going to take me a while for my face to clear but im willing to wait!
July 16, 2013
Was speaking to someone about Accutane the other day and hoped it was still on the market given all the bad press over the years, so decided to look it up. Had bad acne for years (was the worst in late teens and early twenties). I tried everything and nothing worked until Accutane. One of the best decisions I ever made - Extremely dry skin was well worth it for me. It has been 12 years now and still remember how crappy it was worrying about acne all of the time. Accutane generated the greatest confidence boost I have ever had in my life. Always surprised me how folks blamed Accutane for depression given acne kept be down in the dumps for years. Good luck!
July 17, 2013
Thankyou TonyB I will always keep all the good things in mind when going through the tough times!!
UPDATED FROM mznoour
Almost finished my first pack!
mznoourJuly 16, 2013
So the drying has gotten worse, I pretty much have experienced most side effects already including nose bleeds on more than one occassion. Also the mood swings, it definately does get worse before it gets better, my face is the worst its ever been. Pictures provided! Il keep you updated. Any questions il answer also! And for the ladies my monthlys were normal. Nothing changed at all.
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July 16, 2013
Thank you so much for adding those pictures. It makes me sad for you, because I know how much it sucks to go through a period where things are worse. :-/ Believing for clearing, and quick!!
July 16, 2013
Hi mznoour.. my name is sasha I live in newyork city. I just started acctuane my self and im almost done wit my first pack too... 2 pills left. Your acne looks just like mine no kidding. I hate going anywhere wish I could just stay in until the treatment is over. My dr has me on 40mg then next month ill be getting 60. My skin feels itchy though. I dont c any improvements yet either. What about u how much mg are u on??? Is ur face itchy too?? What do u wash ur face wit as ur daily routine. .
July 17, 2013
Hi Sasha! I am on 40mg and my face does get itchy, mostly when I'm sleeping but it's ok I guess. My doctor gave me a pack which includes Natralia Nourish Naturals dry skin wash and dry skin lotion and they work a treat! Also Sun Sense daily face invisible tint finish spf 30+ for when I need to head out! And Dermal Therapy lip balm which really hydrates my lips.
July 18, 2013
I'm on accutane as of last week but had taken it 7 years ago as a teen girls get acne but it got bad this time. The first.month on accutane its suppose to get worse before it gets better don't worry it works
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July 27, 2013
I'm in week 4 now and at week 2 I doubled my dose to the required amount (90mg). My skin was starting to really see improvement but after increasing my dose my original spots have become cystic but I have no new spots and the spots on my back,shoulders and chest have almost gone. I'm now getting the back ache but its bearable. With all of the bad side effects I still feel having clear skin and seeing it start to look better will make me a lot happier. Ps I work in the sun everyday and although I am protecting myself I have not become sensitive to the sun.
I'm glad to hear that even with the side effects you are experiencing you are able to hang in there. Hopefully soon your skin will start to turn around and clear up - c'mon clear skin!!
ive been struggling with acne for years and I am so desperate for a fix. Ive considered accutane but my friends talk me out of it because of the side effects. i'm so desperate to clear up my chest and back. I cant do this anymore. So everyone on here for sure thinks it's worth it?