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Not to be cliche but I was holding back tears, hope that explains why i look constipated
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my eyebrows right now.....-_-
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yowza...
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I got pretty lazy after this and stopped taking updates but it pretty much stayed like this until the 5th month.
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I am still pretty dry but haaaaaaaaayyyyy to clear skin
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because why not?
HermineSchlotthauer
As someone who went through that in HS, all of them were absolutely worth it. Congrats OP! I know how great it was when I first saw results.
mltex
I LOVE SCIENCE SO MUCH YAY
Madpeanut
Beautiful eyes.
LadyoftheVale
Going on Accutane was the best thing I ever did. Sure I had nosebleeds everyday but 3 years later and not a single spot in sight!
WilsonWilsonJr
I love your eyes.
notsophi
As a straight woman, jesus christ those eyes.
likeabakerikneadthedough
Congrats OP, looking great! I would've liked to have seen an after with no make up though, to better evaluate results (especially for guys).
nermma
You really Neville Longbottomed.
Adiktedgottaregisternow
I understood that rference.
wolfbyblood
As a female.....Jesus christ youre beautiful!!!
CrosshairLunchbox
Can I agree? Is that OK?
KilgoreTrout99
upvote for the Dunder Mifflin T-shirt
ThreeDaysNick
I love your freckles.
hsalceht
i love you
FreedomForMobyKong
Them freckles and eyes tho
OzaiR2k
I started on the same pills in february, but I'm still getting more and my skin is dry as fuck, but I'm patient. Thanks for the hope, sis.
japes
I started in December and my skin has seen a huge improvement on only 20mg/day. Dry skin and lips are worth it. Best of luck!
briannahaggerty
Its posts like these that make me so happy i documented it (':
Vacationdad
Took accurate for 6 months in high school, dried me out like a raisin but clear skin since.
ongem
Accutane
Vacationdad
This comment was at -1. I only caught my auto correct error because of this comment. So upvote to you. (not sarcastic)
ongem
Thanks (not sarcastic :)
Pleasesirwasmyfathersname
High five for clear face!
hossenfeffer
For the love of God though, do not get pregnant. There are so many birth defects associated with that drug.
jgriz1435
Trust me, the doctors tell you. You get a pregnancy test every month and need 2 forms of birth control
hossenfeffer
I work in a pharmacy. We have to go through the iPledge program. I'm glad that the doctors are on top of it.
ASpicyMacrophage
Accutane fucking sucked the 4 months I was on it, but it cleared up 98% of my acne. I only get stress zits now! Totally worth it!
Rylanodory
i used accutane as well. people say it has a lot of side effects but if you go for check ups these can be avoided so easily.
briannahaggerty
Sorry it took me so long to respond! I didn't even know that it was being talked about on here too!
ColonelLandoCalrissianoDeLasFuerzasEspeciales
Nice results! Sorry by the cracked lips ( I do not miss that ).
ProfessorMosby
Congrats OP! And on behalf of the guys of imgur: DAYUM XD but no, really. It worked out for you, so congrats!
Chukapi
Aside from now great skin, you have great teeth OP! I had acne/braces in teens, and am all clear/straight-teethed. It is so worth the pain!
Borgur
To all who says that this makes you suicidal, that is extremely rare (less than 1 in 10 000 cases) Talk with your doctor about it, not Imgur
Thishere
Everyone is suicidal, think about it.
japes
This apparent side-effect gets much more attention than it deserves. Skin conditions cause depression, Isotretenoin has helped so many.
Borgur
I'm using isotretinoin now. For many, the low risk of side effects are worth it if you can get rid of your acne forever. Scars, oh the scars
nichtsneues
Pleaaaase read up on accutane before thinking about it. It's only for extreme cases! Ask your doctor about Acanya, much more gentle.
iamOzymandiasLookOnMyWorksDumbassAndDespair
I took / used Tretinoin creme
Aerilith
You have really pretty eyes
JFlitt
I hear this stuff is really difficult to be put on for women (pregnancy and stuff_
AttorneyAtLager
Nope, just have to sign a sheet that you will take birth control while on it. It'll fuck up a fetus something fierce.
JFlitt
Thanks for the pro-tip
ThatDoctorFromHouse
Also women have to get a pregnancy test every month. Everyone gets their blood drawn every month.
TheGingineer
Yeah...just don't get pregnant. I was on it when i was like 13 and the doctors pretty much gave me a sex talk.
cuntslime
It contains retinoic acid(isotretionin) which is the main controler in early pregnancy, and too much of it could fuck up the fetus big time
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IWantYouToHitMeAsHardAsYouCan
it triples the risk of miscarriage, 50% of babies are born with mental retardation, and 25% have serious birth defects
Shizzleaintpartofit
hmm 50% + 25% = over 9000% chance of failiure
sikng
not could, would. There is (from what I've been told) a 100% chance if the baby survives it will be deformed.
georgiaonmamind
serious question, say you took accutane as a teen and like 15 years later wanted a kid. would there be a risk of having a deformed child?
OwlsAhoy
Not at all. The medicine has long since cleared through your system. It's only a risk when you're taking the pills as the fetus is forming.
georgiaonmamind
okay thank you! good to know as my friend is going to start taking this in a few weeks. it seems like a scary medicine honestly.
OwlsAhoy
It's just that the retanoic acid that helps make accutane so effective also majorly interferes with fetal development. But so does alcohol.
MyUsernameShouldntBeMyActualName
No. The problem is the Vitamin A (and their derivatives, like isotrentoin) levels during gestation. It does not alter your eggs.
ratherlargecookieofdoom
They put me on the pill when I went on it, pretty sure the glasses, braces and acne rendered that a waste of medicine.
ninmonkey
Pretty sure: means there's still a chance.
ratherlargecookieofdoom
It's ok though, I beat puberty to a bloody pulp in the end and sacrificed it to the gods in exchange for good looks.
BadPun
puberty...bloody pulp...*gags*
ninmonkey
Yikes. You really escalated the arms race against your penis.
ratherlargecookieofdoom
*vagina.
ninmonkey
[awkwardly shows himself out] http://imgur.com/Uxegeud.gif
Kittytemtem
I don't understand all the down votes on this. This is just as great as a weight transformation. Good looking Op
NotSinceBreakfast
People will down vote just because. (my one good post has lots of down votes) :(
RoboLuddite
And there's a ton of people who downvote weight transformations too because that's not what they come to imgur to see. Different strokes.
Rimjobber
as a dude who had super bad acne and also used accutane If i were to make this exact post but with me it would be at -7 ponts in 30 seconds
ninmonkey
Maybe with that attitude, rim job.
TheStickyWicket
I didn't downvote it personally, but I wasn't a fan of this because accutane can be really dangerous w/ side effects.
AmbiguouslyPunny
Do you put your full name on everything? Lol sorry. It seems weird
Kittytemtem
:( use Facebook to sign it. It does it automatically it's a pain. I have no secret identity
saryky
I was on roaccutane/accutane for 9mths and the improvement was nothing less than astounding. Have some side-effects but more than worth it.
ratherlargecookieofdoom
I was on various antibiotics for 7 years all of which did nothing but destroy my immune system, fuck up my stomach functions, yeast (1/?)
ratherlargecookieofdoom
infections, and a host of other side effects while doing NOTHING for my skin, I spent my whole teens depressed and self concious, (2/?)
ratherlargecookieofdoom
coming home from school with blood on my shirt (as a girl with back + chest acne, it's usually boys). Roaccutane gave me my life back.(3/3)
Rhase
I was on it for 3 weeks and got tinnitus. Hasn't gone away yet. My skin wasn't even THAT bad. Sadly, it's not for everyone. Be careful.
Dalton4011
Same here. My nose still bleeds every month or so, but I have no regrets.
deweymm
can you share the side effects
Rhase
Not in 140 characters, lol.
saryky
Dry lips, more delicate skin, a few blood noses and some rash due to skin dryness in some places (fixed with ointment)
Bacala
Yeah, we want some side effects too!
IAmJacksDoubt
The severe depression could just be a placebo effect, because when starting it, that's one thing they have to stress, because of the media
SqueakShow
Mainly gastrointestinal. Severe depression too. Most studies haven't confirmed a link but these side effects have definitely been noted.
slateshalehead
Don't forget having skin as dry as the Sahara desert!
computernuts
I also took accutane for 6 months. The side effects were, dry skin all over, dry nose and eyes, joint pain and suicidal thoughts. Worth it.
computernuts
I also had to get blood work done every month to see if I had any abnormalities. I am a healthy male with no previous complications.
ratherlargecookieofdoom
It can affect liver function, causes sensitivity to sunlight, dry skin and lips and damages unborn fetus, but the side effects vary hugely.
LavaAxe
Women are not allowed to use accutane without birth control I believe.
ratherlargecookieofdoom
Yeah, and in some countries you have to sign a waiver to abort should you become pregnant while on it.
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IAmJacksDoubt
Just think about the person with acne. they typically will lower self esteem and sometimes bullied because of it.
IAmJacksDoubt
There is a correlation, but that does not imply causation, which the media doesn't understand.
Rhase
Honestly, I think they commit suicide from the acne. But I am not a doctor or a scientist. Just had bad acne once in my life.
crihsagnlel
For those wondering what I'm talking about: http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-6661-accutane+oral.aspx
crihsagnlel
Years ago, when I was looking into accutane, people on forums described how the pill changed their behavior. I didn't know about the cream.
slateshalehead
As someone who was on accutane, it wouldn't surprise me. It does some nasty shit to your thoughts. Hence why for some dosages you need (1/2)
slateshalehead
To certify that you don't have thoughts of self harm. Accutane is rough (2/2)
ratherlargecookieofdoom
It was shown that there was a correlation between those taking roaccutane and instances of depression, but it was never proven to be (1/2)
ratherlargecookieofdoom
causal. And if you think how much acne affects self esteem it's understandable that this might be the case. It was worth it for me. (2/2)
whatajoke
Veeeerry much doubt it. Surely it would take more than just a cream to put suicidal thoughts in your head....
crihsagnlel
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-6661-accutane+oral.aspx
bassmongo
Accutane is a pill. It's been known to cause depression in some patients.
whatajoke
Okay, don't want to sound rude, but sauce? (I study this kinda thing, so naturally I'm skeptical about causation).
whatajoke
By the way, I just looked this up in my textbook, and it says that isotretinoin is also applied topically in the case of severe acne...
chickenfriedriceisdabomb
hard to say that for sure. I took accutane btw.
briannahaggerty
To all of you asking about my side effects: cracked lips, bloody noses, joint pain, muscle cramping, and a rash(due to dryness).
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WhiteFuryM
As someone who grew up with acne, I know exactly how you feel now that it is gone. So happy for you OP! Go be confident in life :)
sadbbqday
pardon my pigishness but sooo worth it
SlowlySilentlyNowTheMoon
I still can't see at night and I stopped taking it about 3 years ago.
Lamech777
It works amazing but please have your liver checked. I was on this myself & knew a friend that was as well that suffered major side effects
ilovethistown
You have to get a blood test every month for your liver or your doctor won't prescribe it
Lamech777
Ah good, I only was required to have it once after I was done using it, this was like 10 years ago though. Good to know!
MeSoMerry
Oh hey, I've had that. Not from medication, I'm just an asshole so people just beat the shit out of me all the time.
cakepunching
That shit murdered the bacteria causing the pimples though
KNOWLEDGEisPowerwastaken
Side effects? Don't forget the Inbox full of messages... ;-) You look great OP! Good for you.
ItsWimgurianLeviOsaNotLevioSA
As a previous Accutane user and someone with pre-existing mental stuff, be aware of your thoughts and feelings and speak up!
RichyJ
was on this 3 years ago, don't drink while you're on it- you get violent mood swings! I now get the odd spot but nothing worrying. congrats!
SweetZombiJesus
You forgot extreme beauty. Although, you were still pretty before, too.
morphire
Brings back memories - I had to go through two trials of the stuff before I started to clear up. Acne blows.
sufferinsuccotash
also I found regular chemical peels worked for me because I had bad acne/scarring on my pale skin. peels help to get rid of the red marks
GreatYazer
Oh man.. Looks awesome OP. I was on accutane for 6 months and had the worst side effects. In the end it was worth it!
sufferinsuccotash
just dont get prego!
RickyBobbyShakenBake
FRECKLES UNITE!!!!! always love your freckles.
CopperWench
I live in a place with a high Asian population and people are always questioning why I don't have my freckles removed! I like them!
dickcworld
I used Roacutane at school, best thing ever
scarlettotara
Accutane gave me Crohn's Disease…but hey I have clear skin...
manwithmoobs
you have beautiful eyes OP!!.. :-*
briannahaggerty
aww thanks!
Efreeti
The best thing your treatment did was give you your smile back :)
DocNormalday
So glad this worked out for you, not because you were not beautiful before, because you were, but the pain that comes with severe acne.
Goodnewsbears
I was recomended rocutane by my doctor which was stronger and has a less chance of having side effects
SpecialAgentSterlingArcher
What are the side effects of being a total babe?
RobertCali
Hey OP. I've completed 1½ month(Isotretinoin as well) and I'm struggling with the dryness which has caused several rashes. Any suggestions?
briannahaggerty
when I got my rashes I would put either aquaphor or Vaseline on it super thick, if you keep up with it they will go away
jordancoleshnh
Yeah, I took this stuff and you'd never expect it by my eyelids would be flakey in the morning for like 2 years after. Scary stuff
FedericoAstica
Worst side effect, it ups cholesterol.
ThomKjer
Was on similar drugs a couple of years ago. Had the exact same side effects, and unfortunately I think the joint pain stayed..
HughFokker
Dear OP - Congrats! On the increase of confidence, happiness, and raise in self esteem displayed in the pictures. Me = Cystic Acne sufferer.
BeardOnTheInside
My dermatologist suggested accutane for me, but i'm real hesitant about it.
calmurjets
There's a lot more than that please watch out. It causes some really bad stuff that it doesn't say.
anitabieror6
Congrats! Never heard anything good bout accutane before. Happy for your clear skin and that you're not a malformed fetus! :)
sirhumblebrag
I too took accutane and was told not to get pregnant everyday...but I never got a dunder mifflin shirt.
sirhumblebrag
also I am a man....accutane is a hell of a drug
SxeSpanky
hey op - wanna go on a date?
luepola
I'd love to try that, but I heard you have to get blood drawn every two months (or at least, I would). Did you need to do this?
MelissaBM
I used something that i had to use for just 2 months. But still i have like a little acne on the sides, do you still have It sometimes?
owlest
if you stop the treatment does the acne come back
ijack
I took Acutane about 13 years ago. The worst side effect to me was the first couple nights with an itchy scalp. (You look great, BTW!)
skelekittycat
I used this stuff, god the pain from those side effects!
Blackapinoy
I was on acutane 4 years ago and currently have no negative symptoms and clear skin. Totally worth it.
GermanCanuck
I was on this twice, and my acne still came back, remember to clean your face every night, good to see the results, congrats.
jeanzleezy
I took it for 8 months, and I got really lucky. My worst symptom was the zombie lips
toomanythingstothinkabout
I was on the test trials for that in the 80s, worked so well but yeah those side effects were a downside. Congrats on clearing up!
NatMHoffman
I took the same thing a few years ago, it changed my life. Congrats on the clear face!
moneymouf
Accutane was maybe the best decision my teen self ever made. Good job OP. You look great.
TheImgurServer
Same here, mine was this bad and came in college. Not going outside for 6 months was worth it.
adebisislittlehat
I was put on Roaccutane for far too long, one round of 6 months, one round of three, when I was 16. Talk about side effects, but results!
gudemonster
those were mine as well. I find it tough to imagine suicidal tendencies, extreme depression, etc... must've been pre-existing.
wideeyeddoe
But isn't it amazing to be able to look people in the eye without worrying about your skin? Accutane is a blessing and a curse.
bringmeeAllurKrabCakes
did you experience any mood swings? My brother was on accutane, and he seemed to get kind of irritable. just curious
arnoldez
Congrats on sticking it through! I had a pretty bad case, too. The thing that pushed me over the edge to try Accutane was the constant (1/2)
arnoldez
commentary from the public, as if it was always the first thing they noticed. "Oh, your acne! Have you tried..." Yes. Yes I have. Go away.
hippopoopamoose
You're very pretty either way, OP. Just to let you know that. Oh, and pretty eyes.
dias103
To me this was both a blessing and a curse. My humor turned into shit, lost GF, quit college, urge to an hero. But at least my skin is ok =/
Kopar
Side effects also include nice eyes!
Breetard
You're beautiful! I was on this for 8 months, 8 horrible months.Just a heads up, don't freak if you get one or two pimples every so often :)
LosPer
You look beautiful OP. Great to see your smile!
cammy100
My girlfriend took roaccutane for 8 months, well done for getting through. Hard but well worth it, you look great :)
tyaak
daaaaaaaaaang op is attractive! haha
CantStopWontStopEVER
Isn't that the drug that causes a whole lot of problems?
LavaAxe
Severity of the side-effects are unique to individuals. I had dry skin, some hair loss and such. Nothing else, acne has not come back.
CantStopWontStopEVER
My ex was using this and it can cause a lot of issues with your down stairs. He had to stop because he had issues.
deepeyes10
Did you have any blue spots that appeared on your skin?
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maxlt1
Dumbest fuckin thing I've ever read.People under 18 can't be beautiful? Don't worry,youre never going to be able to have sex with her anyway
DorkyWon
Acutane is a miracle. I did the same thing. But it's only for the worst cases, and monitoring is essential.
cheerfullittleaxolotl
did you feel it was worth it?
SmallTeddyBear
Im on it right now as well and its so fuckin worth it. Sure its kinda uncomfortable during it but the final product is amazing.
cutiepatootie
Try hot yoga 3 times a week: it cleanses the skin, detoxifies, balances hormones, lifts mood. It can help reduce or eliminate medication.
SmallTeddyBear
idk why you got downvoted for this but yoga requires physical activity and im lazy as FUCK
felofilipino
and pretty face. don't forget pretty face
jvjanisse
ENJOY CONSTANT DRYEYE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. I took that shit and it fucked up my eyes p.bad
ilovethistown
That sucks but myself/any of my friends who were on accutane (quite a few) didn't experience that, so she probably won't either
scottjaeger
Ouch. At least you have the consolation of being frickin' beautiful. You realize now you'll be beating guys off left and right?
MyFaceIsUpHere
I took accutane, and I sitll have side effect issues and it's been almost 10 years... but no acne I guess..
iamthesurlaw
Try tea tree oil! It's natural and it doesn't have any side effects.
HumpityDumpity
I used the same medisin, but shit, yours really fucking worked good (from Norway)
maceymaysee
I already have 2 of those due to life sucks haha. I almost wish my acne was bad enough to warrant using it, ya know?
thatwilldopig
Acne.org. I've been using their stuff for 5 1/2 years and it is AWESOME. I was never bad enough for accutane and the side effects are scary.
maceymaysee
hey, thanks, i'll check it out!
thatwilldopig
You have to be diligent about it and really follow what they say. Go to the forums and find user halon02. They had a good progress.
poolhustler3465
Holy shit! There was a smokin' hottie under there! Congratulations on sticking to it and getting real results!
wabitgirl
You forgot: No healing, sunburning in less than five minutes, generally feeling like shit...potentially massive, suicidal depression.
millol
Remember to take good care of your skin in the sun. I did two rounds of accutane and my skin is still super sun sensitive ~5 years later.
Someguyfromcrowd
That sounds about right. I took the stuff for quite a while due to massive acne on my shoulders. It's not -awful-, at least.
BaconBoy8791
And a chance to get pregnant 95% of the time with a miscarriage! Holy missed details.
ScytheSergeant
I went through this too, yes the lips, oh God the lips. did wonders though, fantastic stuff, worth it all.
iChangeMyNameToBeRelevant
I was on this stuff too! Had the same exact symptoms and it sucked but in the end it was totally worth it
TheRedWunder
100% the worst 6 months of my life, but thank the gods (old and new) that I went on this before college.
bigmonkeyhit
i had the same side effects - and was on it 6 months, but it made the WORLD of difference. Glad it worked for you too, enjoy clear skin!
bltzie
The acne may be a reaction to gluten or soy. If you need to get off accutane, see a good allergist.
AnotherAnnoyingFrenchGuy
And if i ask you about your age ?
briannahaggerty
18
barrackobarner
Obligatory "are you single" inquiry.
AnotherAnnoyingFrenchGuy
i did not thought that you would answer ... so i guess this akward conversation will stop here .. damn i suck at talking to girls ...
WynautZorua
The same happened to me. Minus the looking so beautiful part. I'm an acquired taste in appearance
thaneofriften
The things we sacrifice for superficial beauty. Though your pimples looked like they hurt, I can empathize with painful acne :/
MegaPowerMan
Wow OP, congratulations on tackling the acne beast. I suffered with acne for years until I completely changed me diet.
kesselschlacht
What about your diet did you change? I've got pretty bad acne and I don't want to use accutane
MegaPowerMan
1. No soda. This was tough because I went down from 5-6 a day to maybe 1 a month. 2. No fast food. I honestly don't remember the last 1/2
MegaPowerMan
time I have been to McDonalds or KFC (especially stay away from fried foods.) 3. No more chips. Yeah. This was hard. I mean hot cheetos 2/3
MegaPowerMan
are kinda the best thing ever but no nutritional value at all. 4. Limit your sodium input. So, that ramen seasoning had to go away.These 3/4
TheFrenchGirl
I've made 6 months of roaccutane 20 years ago, nothing remains as side effects. Don't let unknown and non experimented people scare you.
ohificouldonlythinkofapropername
also you not having side effects doesn't say anything. "I fell from a bridge once and survived, you should try it too!" -.- (2/2)
jerc
You were fortunate. I've had bloody noses for 15 years. I can't blow my nose without fear. (1/2)
TheFrenchGirl
My second daugther is 7 and her nose bleed very frequently. She never took roaccutane.
jerc
My only salvation has been my BiPap with humidification for sleep apnea. It prevents dry out. I've dreamed of cauterizing for years. (2/2)
ohificouldonlythinkofapropername
I don't know how a company withdrawing a product from the market due to unwanted side-effects is "unknown and non experimented people" (1/2)
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ohificouldonlythinkofapropername
My guess: they withrew it because they feared evidence might come up in those lawsuits which would have ruined selling it in other countries
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SirusKing
Companies want to keep their reputation. Regardless if there is any truth at all in the statement, people still believe it.
SirusKing
Its for the same reason vaccine companies removed thermosil, even though there was no evidence to say it was bad in the doses given.
aslightlymoreoriginalusername
Feel your pain... Went through it myself :) did you experience depression at all? That was my biggest side effect
cutiepatootie
Try hot yoga 3 times a week: it cleanses the skin, detoxifies, balances hormones, lifts mood. It can help reduce or eliminate medication.
faiora
Correlation does not imply causation. It could have been the process and a mental reaction to the drug's effects rather than the drug itself
aslightlymoreoriginalusername
it's a known side effect
faiora
No, it's a reported side effect which hasn't actually been proven to have any correlation, much less causation.
aslightlymoreoriginalusername
wow, talk about arguing for the sake of arguing. you must be great to have around at parties.
vaginasmasherfawkye
Your really cute open! We all grow into ourselves overtime!
vaginasmasherfawkye
Op*
Zhyh
Accutane does hinders mitotic development in fetuses (causing major defects). But they probably give warnings prior to prescription.
briannahaggerty
oh do they ever!!!!!!
mrsfunnyfarmgirl199112
My sister took this stuff and it did wonders for her! She said the symptoms were worth the clear skin! Happy for you!
iliketomakesmartasscomments
Can't forget about the sensitivity to sun light. That and the cracked lips were the worst. But it gets the job done.
iliketomakesmartasscomments
Congrats on sticking with it though. As much as it can suck while you're on it, the reward is worth it.
TheViralizer
my wife had accutane for 7 mos.. you really need a good support at home and work to go through it.
MrUlmaz
I know, worth it in the end though. Talking from experience.
NiCrAlY
i took it 10 years ago, and it is amazing, apparently depression can be a side effect, but damn girl you gorgeous
JulianCA
GigglesthatJiggles
Yeah you missed some, I was on Accutane myself in high school and at actually triggered a depressive episode which almost ended in suicide.
GigglesthatJiggles
Shit, it*
ItsAPlumbloom
she might just be listing side effects she had herself, Accutane didn't make me depressed.
GigglesthatJiggles
Apologies, my comment was unclear, I'm aware she may have been informing of side effects on herself (1)
GigglesthatJiggles
I just meant to say that there exists the possible side effect of triggering clinical depression, just so people are aware in case. (2)
Xarres
As someone who used Accutane, it saved my sanity and skin; it's a godsend. Acne is still around but 100% manageable. Good for you, lass!
Swarlee
I'm on it now, about to finish my fifth month, such an amazing difference but the side effects are terrible. Congrats on being done!
danicaliflow
Just be careful how long you're on it; my mom was on it and it gave her Crohn's disease. But you look fantastic, you really do! :)
cutiepatootie
One of the best natural ways to heal acne is hot yoga 3 times a week: it constantly cleanses your skin, balances your hormones, etc
shumka
How on earth would hot yoga balance your hormones. Have you been drinking the homoeopathy all natural diluted koolaid?
cutiepatootie
Any exercise balances hormones actually. I am pretty well educated in that area. I think it's worse to think that a pill has a better chance
cutiepatootie
no, actually it's a fact. Read the book called 'spark'
CountessVonFingerbang
I use a version of the tretinoin gel at 28 at it's still great. My skin sometimes gets dry still and I recommend the Neutrogina face lotion
erikleorga
Congrats in any regard. I know the pain of acne myself.
holliharrison94
why the fuck do people want to go through that to take this horrible medication stuff?? ugh.. I'm sorry. You do look great though :D
LavaAxe
Getting rid of acne is a huge confidence booster and also makes you physically feel a lot better (acne itches). The side effects are worthit
ilovethistown
I had no side effects of accutane other than dry/easily sunburnt skin... same with my sister and brother... way worth it if you ask me
Anomalous
I just finished up mine, and all I had were chapped lips.
cutiepatootie
Hey, if you want to lower your dosage and actually have positive side effects- try hot yoga 3 times a week. It will work like magic. Promise
Sakkura
Well, at least you can honestly say you earned your beauty.
IUsedToBeTheWalrus
Yeah, I used this years ago. I once ran out of chapstick in school, went room to room until a teacher lent me some.
Sp0On
+1 for a fellow accutane success story!
HeartOfTheSunrise
All I ever got was the cracking. /shudder
kereska
1,5 years of Roaccutane 13 years ago and much better. I still get little outburst from time to time but nothing severe. Muscle cramps 1/2
cutiepatootie
Try hot yoga 3 times a week: it cleanses the skin, detoxifies, balances hormones, etc. It can help reduce or eliminate medication.
kereska
in the middle of the night were a bitch, though 2/2
EvenBetterCool
Those seem rather intense. How prevalent were those effects?
ilovethistown
I was on it for 6 months and only experienced very dry skin, only lasted until I was off it for around a month. Depends on the person though
sooner518
i had the same experience. i worked in a warehouse that summer and hands got SUPER dry/cracked. but 6 mnths later, acne was gone
GildedBeauty
My boyfriend was on a generic of accutane. I hated his side effects and I felt bad, but it worked wonders.
cutiepatootie
Try hot yoga 3 times a week: it cleanses the skin, detoxifies, balances hormones, etc. It can help reduce or eliminate medication.
Leelurs
I thought this was discontinue? But either way congrats you look great!! I took it two years ago and it worked as well.
TheImgurGrammarCorrector
I still have IBS from taking accutane as a teenager and am going to a doctor tomorrow to see if it rendered me infertile...
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CadaverQueen
I still have side effects from taking it too.
woodenbrush
I have IBS first, it developed 4 months after I finished accutane. I still acne because my acne is hormonal :( IBS sucks so bad
woodenbrush
I took it during the time when they withdrew it here in Canada after the lawsuit temporarily. ugh, oh well.
JuiceBox1023
I was on this for 10 months. The bloody noses and ingrown finger nails were the worst. Every nail. But it was totally worth it in the end.
kittyperfect
how the hell does it cause bloddy noses?
OniMoose
Ouch! Don't sacrifice too much of your health for this, you were beautiful to begin with!
dammerung
Hey man, and don't forget, that acne can be painful in it's own right. Good on ya, OP. You give me hope for a better tomorrow face.
sublime29
do you know how much zits fucking hurt?
briannahaggerty
all are common besides the joint and muscle pain
Brettholomeul
Just finishing up my own treatment with this. Gotta say, it wasn't as bad as they made it sound.
arnoldez
I had joint and muscle pain as well, especially towards the end. Scared me, but so worth it.
bshodokai
Same here, was the worst about 2 weeks after starting it then subsided mostly.
hezor
In all honesty, no. Good looking, but not beatiful. I'm not saying we should measure persons worth by their looks, but honest > nice.
TheViralizer
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. - Ned Stark
RacingToRedLights
True, but sometimes it's also better to keep our opinions to ourselves and allow others to enjoy the unsolicited compliment of a stranger.
marksson
I disagree. The first few were pictures of unattractive sadness. The result shots were really attractive happy success shots. The last 1/2
marksson
is FUCKING GORGEOUS. She's way outta my league (and acceptable age range), but beauty is pretty easy to recognize when you see it.
buttsuspender
I was on that last year. I heard voices, as if a T.V. was on in the other room.I acted like a cat, getting up and running into another room
HarestAtion
I took isotretinoin too (last month atm, 9th but half the dose (from 30 mg to 15)) and great result too. Only cracked lips as side effect.
bhudnell1240
I started a yearlong treatment two years ago. Been off it for a year with no side effects and clear skin. My only advice is take the (1/2)
bhudnell1240
Staying out of the sun thing seriously. I got the worst sunburn of all time because I didn't listen. Let me know if you have any questions!
spankythedog
as well as depression and suicidal thoughts depending on your dosage. Totally worth it though!! I can smile again!!
IUsedToBeTheWalrus
Yeah, I used this years ago. I once ran out of chapstick in school, went room to room until a teacher lent me some.
HolyFrijole
As someone who works in a dermatology clinic,don't forget your questionnaire on iPledge OP so we can activate your prescription. :p
briannahaggerty
I don't need it any more!
HolyFrijole
Oh you're done great! Kudos to your doctor for doing an amazing job treating you.
CatsPitBullsAndBooksOhMy
accutane saved my skin in high school.i definitely had some slight depression as a side effect but it went away almost as soon as i finished
jcowle86
Hey OP, check out this other girls post. She used honey and seems to work. Might be better for you than acutane /a/rpVBw
ilovethistown
As someone who has been on accutane, they try literally everything else before prescribing it to you. Its for worst case acne and I 1/2
ilovethistown
highly doubt honey would help. What that honey girl was on- minocycline- is typically the very first thing they try. 2/2
ukalliq
Nah, I had moderate acne, requested accutane at my first visit to a dermatologist and he prescribed it the next month.
ilovethistown
Well maybe its different in different places, but I know here (Canada) you had to try lots else or have a family history
celticgamer
You look great! Well done for sticking with it! I'm on tetracycline and it does take a whole for the clarity to kick in but I can't wait!
Ambidickstrous
Also, I believe they arent making tetracycline anymore, ask your doc about it.
AllonsyAlonso
I just refilled my prescription a couple of weeks ago, so unless they're using up a backlogged supply its still around
BecomeAnAstronaut
Lymecycline here, just started it, looking forward to (hopefully) seeing some results finally.
celticgamer
I had an appointment with my doctor yesterday and he said it will really start kicking in around the 6 month mark..
celticgamer
Still a while to wait but I'm still glad to be doing something about it.
Ambidickstrous
I did tetracycline for a bit, but had to stop cause I work outside 11 hours a day now, and it increases vulnerability to the rays man 1/2
ninmonkey
Rays, man Or Man Rays? http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs49/f/2009/202/3/1/Manray_2_by_PedoBear45.jpg
Ambidickstrous
Sun Man Rays!
SometimesImReady
Not to be offensive or whateverthehell, but isn't that a birth control?
celticgamer
No problem, it's similar to the birth control pill in the way that it affects the skin but the two can be taken together.
ifyouknewmeyouwouldbeme
You're thinking about Ortho Tri-cyclen. I requested a prescription once. I'm a dude.
SometimesImReady
YESSSSS, thank you.
Bella518
i believe you're thinking of tri-cyclen. that one is a birth control pill
ninmonkey
Used to treat infections, including Lyme Disease.
Destin
Just to inform, tetracycline is an antibiotic. If it is really used as a birth control, i reeeeally need to update my knowledge.
whitecoatsexy
Tetracycline is definitely not a birth control. In fact, oral antibiotics can actually make oral contraceptive less effective.
YouTasteLikeABurgerIDontLikeYouAnymore
also, if you did not know, do not get waxed. the use of accutane makes it so that when you wax, your skin can tear.
AuntieMeat
It ended up giving me my Chapstick addiction. But eh, my acne's nowhere near as bad as it used to be.
immaculee
i had treatments of accutane months of it when i was 16. my acne returned to the same by 18 and still is horrible at 22. :(
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immaculee
ah, see I've been vegetarian and also on a raw food diet, both times I still had severe acne. I think it runs deeper than diet for me
VeryLittleGravitasIndeed
Same. But I gave in and tried it again at 34 ... and this time it worked! Who knows? Don't give up <3
Helimech
I'm 36 and am just finishing my first month of my 3rd course of Accutane, I truly hope it works this time.
fonzi233
Most likely because you are now getting adult acne rather than just going through puberty.
CallsignBacon
I did it at 15 (too early imo) i tried it now at 22 and its stayed away for a year now, try it again seeing as ur not in puberty.
ItsAPlumbloom
i had the same thing happen. They are putting me back on accutane in a month.
AuntieMeat
My acne returned a few years later too, but not as severe as before.
GarthVader516
Also possible liver failure and crohns disease
GarthVader516
And there is another drug called tetracycline which is better than accutane and by that I mean less harsh.
LavaAxe
Only problem is tetracycline has a far worse success rate. And it the acne usually comes back.
GarthVader516
When I stated better I simply meant it's less harsh on the body. I didn't mean it works better than accutane. This is what my doctor stated.
ilovethistown
Yeah and typically they make you try that before accutane.. didn't work for me at all
japes
Any evidence to support the claim it's 'better than accutane'?
faiora
Having been on both, tetracycline isn't "better" - at least not for everyone. It didn't help my acne even a little bit.
kesselschlacht
I tried tetracycline and it didn't work :/
eMARLOWEe
Hey, OP. I just wanted to suggest maybe talking to your doctor about taking a milk thistle supplement. Many people say accutane (1/2)
eMARLOWEe
isn't great for the liver, so milk thistle will add a bit of extra protection.
ilovethistown
you have to get your blood tested every month you're on it to check on your liver
ThankGodItsFriday
So I took this in high school and got contacted for a class action lawsuit because apparently it REALLY effed some people's intestines up??
DisneyPrincessCthulhu
Yeah, a friend of mine developed Crohn's as a result of taking Accutane.
ThankGodItsFriday
That's the one! This was a couple years ago, I'm floored it's still being prescribed!
DisneyPrincessCthulhu
My loose understanding is that it was taken off the market in the US, but is still available as "roaccutane" in Europe.
ThankGodItsFriday
Huh. Wikipedia says no, but I still agree with you.
DisneyPrincessCthulhu
Additionally, Roche's patents expired, so there are now generic versions of it (Isotretinoin) on the market.
unresponsivenipples
Accutane has a SHIT TON OF SIDE EFFECTS. Everyone I've known on it has had serious complications. Do research before even thinking about it.
Ihazcheeseburger
Was on it for a month. It made my hair start falling out so I stopped but it sure makes acne go away. Luckily mine got much better with age.
laserrenegade78
My dermatologist was always peering at me and asking 'you're not depressed are you?' and I'd answer 'Only a bit because my skin is bad!'
94kirkpatrick
It caused me to get a life-threatening MRSA infection due to the cracking in my skin/lips from the dryness :/
rajalcool
While on it for 6 months I had terribly dry skin, nose bleeds, and depression. But I'm not bein sarcastic when I say it was totally worth it
TheFrenchGirl
I've made 6 month of roaccutane when I was adoscent. I'm now 40, mother of 3 healthy children. Don't spread fear when caution is enough.
Mafidius
You should read the side effects of Aspirin. Every drug has a slim chance of something horrible.
morphire
The most benign medications will fuck you up. Hell, vitamins can do some serious shit.
paronfesken
Not eating dairy helped me
Legislation
I was on it for about three months and I had no issues, other than a little drier lips than usual.
Morrigi
I was on it for 7 months and I had none whatsoever.
PiperMcCullough
I've tried it and it literally didn't help my skin at all.
DisembodiedByTheGodly
The worst side effect is unresponsivenipples
TheKelvinator
I used it for 6 months without any side-affect, apart from dry skin. But that just meant I never had to wash my hair or change the sheets :P
NeeshaSaurusRex
My boyfriend at the time took Accutane and it made him have severe back problems, loss of interest in hobbies, and severe anger issues. 1/2
NeeshaSaurusRex
and before and after Accutane he didn't have any of those problems. Definitely research first.
woodenbrush
The two I experienced with acne was IBS & balding (bc so dry = hair starts falling out) but nothing major (cont)
woodenbrush
(would've been worse if I was male bc MBT) my hair started falling out in clumps after my 6th month when i finally got off it and it (cont)
woodenbrush
took about 2 months for regrowth to happen. unfortunate w/e. i regret it because my acne was hormonal and it didnt help permanently anyway
NOFOMO15
I had it and suffered terribly with mildly dry skin. The horror
piratica108
Most of them aren't side effects, they're the main effect of the medication. Your dermatologist should inform you of the expectations.
notsophi
It is NEVER a bad idea to encourage people to do thorough research before taking a drug like this. I don't get some of the responses here.
g011um
Yes, but the above comment comes off more as fear mongering than advice.
maniacalmustacherides
I was on strict diet, 2 forms of bc +abstinence, blood tested monthly and on suicide "awareness." For 2 years. But no more zits...mostly
yeehawbuckaroo
It's not the side effects WHILE taking Accutane that are dangerous, it's in the years after that they can manifest. 1/2
yeehawbuckaroo
It's been 15 years since I've finished Accutane. I got kidney stones 3 times 3-5 years post, and developed food allergies at age 23. 2/2
LavaAxe
Sorry to hear that. Have these been definitely linked to your accutane use?
MarkyMousey
*Accutane can have... I had no side effects except a severe lack of pimples
nirppa
Same here. But then again, now six years later I have a special kind of acne-reducing contraception pill, otherwise I still get pimples..
sikng
Accutane essentially "pushes back" when you get acne for a few years. Generally, by the time you reach the point when accutane (1/2)
sikng
pushed back your acne, you are over the time when you will get it, so you never get acne again. Other times, especially if you take (2/3)
sikng
young, you are still vulnerable to acne when the you reach that point, so acne can flare up again.
whatajoke
*Pulls out pimple inducing cream* - Don't worry sir, I can help with that.
foreverKasai
yeah nothing happened to me at all besides losing all my nasty acne
morphire
Likewise - wasn't even aware it had side effects except for my dry-ass face. Totally worth it.
saltandburn
As someone who suffered almost all of them, accutane sucks balls. Switch to oil steaming (castor and sunflower) and honey masks.
ASpicyMacrophage
I took it and I had no permanent side effects. Just dries you out really bad while on it, but that's the whole point of the drug.
chickenfriedriceisdabomb
I had dry skin, dry lips, and tat's it!
fisharegreat
I did the treatment twice and only had dry skin and dry eyes. It works, people shouldn't be scared to take it.
tewgood
For most the side effects are worth not living your life with acne.
chickenfriedriceisdabomb
*potential side affects
wingdinger
I honestly didn't have a single problem with it. Obviously the dry skin was annoying but that was about it
Shananiganz
a star athlete in the high school next to mine committed suicide while on Accutane. His temperment change while on it was drastic. Be safe.
batlhazar
^^ THIS! My brother took it, and has some serious health issues that his doctor attributes to the accutane. (1/2)
batlhazar
I saw him recently, he looks like skeletor, and he carries around a list of 'safe foods' that is single laminated piece of paper.
Junkierunningdry
It's important to know what you're getting into. I know a girl who lost her vision temporarily and my other friend was just dried out. (1)
Junkierunningdry
My doctor wanted to throw me on it but I didn't feel right since my acne wasn't THAT bad. I had to wait until I was 23 for everything to (2)
Junkierunningdry
finally clear up but really.. You just have to look into things and do what's right by you. (3)
ratherlargecookieofdoom
And most people aren't put on it until every other route has been exhausted because of this, and not everyone experiences the side effects.
boondock83
This.
Rhase
As someone who had to stop after 3 weeks do to an absurdly rare side effect (0.01% tinnitus) just listen to your body. GTFO if needed.
laurenemalee
It dries everything out so badly, that I had 7 cavities afterwards. And I take care of my teeth.
doomcox
I had 2 separate doses of Accutane and had zero side effects both times. Huzzah for clear skin!!!!!
longlivetherepublic
I took it as well as my two other siblings and we never had serious complications or severe symptoms. They test you before prescribing it
pizzapatrol
the #1 concern with accutane is that it fucks up your liver, very toxic substance and your liver has a lot of work to do to detoxify it
xpiratebarbiex
yea theres always gonna be the unlucky ones. Guy in my shop took it years ago. hes 28 now and has Irritable Bowel Syndrome cuz of it.
ratherlargecookieofdoom
How does he know for sure that's what caused it? Not arguing, genuinely interested as I took it 9 years ago.
xpiratebarbiex
Well he says thats the only medication he was on and that's when it started so the doc chalked it up to a side effect of it, that sucks :(
xpiratebarbiex
Are you having symptoms of this too or just concerned you might develop it? Cuz for him it started while he was on it
ratherlargecookieofdoom
Ah, ok, I thought it was something that developed later on in life but was attributed to it. Thanks for the response!
xpiratebarbiex
not a problem :) meds are some scary stuff, we can only hope we are not the unlucky ones when we take em I guess
StreaksSkunk
I knew someone who took it in high school.. she's now 25, and has been dealing with chrones for 3 years. No family history of digestive..
StreaksSkunk
..disorders, and that's been the only medication she'd ever been on up until her chrones issues.. I've seen a lot of people saying the same
LaurenShapiro
I've known a bunch of people, including myself, who have taken it... the only side-effect I had was really dry lips that peeled
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fisharegreat
Yes same as me. I took it twice and had none of the awful side effects.
SirPloper
yeah they can be pretty bad a few can include suicidal thoughts, nose bleeds and rectal bleeding (bleeding while taking a dump) and (1/2)
SirPloper
girls cant get pregnant as the baby will suffer some serious deformities. (2/2)
whutserface
It does not increase the chances of oregnancy but you have to agree to use two firms of bc due to high risk for birth defects.
whutserface
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RosyCheeks20
I laugh at the fact that you felt the need to explain "rectal bleeding"
SirPloper
well some people might not get what i mean
Miel
I remember a post here about using raw honey instead of accutane with similar effects.
chickenfriedriceisdabomb
accutane is for severe cases, this girl was borderline on taking it. I had severe cystic acne, no honey in the world's gunna cure that
boondock83
People ask our doctor, with 35+ years in practice about this all the time. It's not harmful, but it's not gonna do anything either.
fakeplasticmari
I used raw honey for a year before accutane. Results weren't even close to similar :(
PaperWingsCrumple
Yeah suicidal thoughts not the best side effect.
howlsmovingcastle
Being a teen or young adult who is unhappy with their appearance has a far higher correlation to suicide than accutane
SihayaOfTheAllPowerfulMeh
Sometimes homicidal ones too
Rhase
I honestly think the suicidal thoughts are linked to the condition, not accutane. I was suicidal when my acne hit me; it's horrible.
chickenfriedriceisdabomb
try hair loss, if you a dude then you will get the chance at some point. I've had both, lucky me!!
mideia
I was diagnosed with severe depression before starting accutane and had no psychological complications while on it.
mideia
Severe depressive thoughts are already more common in teens with bad acne, though. The physical side effects are much more deterring, (1/2)
trasneoir
This makes sense. I'd expect a strong correlation even if the drug didn't cause depression. I'm not sure if causation has been proven.
deathsvictory
I agree, I was on Accutane and it only improved my mood. I was severely depressed before due to the acne not the medication.
Faylom
I think it'd be weird NOT to have suicidal thoughts once in a while
chickenfriedriceisdabomb
It is not normal to think about offing yourself, sorry to say. Most have a strong desire to continue life as long as possible and fear death
SihayaOfTheAllPowerfulMeh
You should see a professional. That's not good at all.
IAmJacksDoubt
Actually it's normal. The bad part is when you start to plan out your suicide.
SihayaOfTheAllPowerfulMeh
No. Suicidal ideation is not normal.
Morrigi
Suicidal thoughts can also be brought on by depression, which can be caused by having your face covered in acne. Correlation != causation.
PaperWingsCrumple
Depression is linked to the medication also. Ive taken it. Dont do the correlation causation stuff when its a warning on the bottle.
spiderwithasushihead
My experience was that it was coming from the meds. It caused a personality change while taking it which went away when I stopped.
Morrigi
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1463189/ Linked yes, but causation still hasn't been proven by scientific standards.
AttorneyAtLager
Everyone I've known on it has loved it and is glad they took it.
Rhase
Probably because of how miserable they were with acne. It causes a plethora of other permanent side effects, but people will take the trade.
mideia
I'm glad I took it but the side effects are still terrible. Waking up every day with your back feeling like it was trampled is not fun.
Morrigi
I remember a bit of back pain, but then I got to fire an old Mosin-Nagant rifle from WWII and I swear it went away that night.
chickenfriedriceisdabomb
the power of firearms strikes again
ihatecatposts
POTENTIAL side effects. Does NOT mean they will happen. With careful monitoring it is a safe and effective medicine.
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ihatecatposts
The only "hoop jumping" is for pregnancy concerns. Do your homework.
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ihatecatposts
I'm a doctor...and I was on the medicine 20 years ago. You're wrong ;)
fisharegreat
Thank you for saying this!
ramkanwar55
http://imgur.com/3Itlidq it's still HELLA teratogenic and there are a LOT of side effects to boot
SarcasmLtd
Yeah, but at least in canada, it's even more strictly regulated to get prescribed to women, though it is used as a last resort for everyone
Jaffacakemurderer
Im a carer and i have a client that had complications with Acne meds, it fucked his spine up and now cant walk, and has limited movement
BinaryFlow
What kind of side effects does it have? ._.
ramkanwar55
http://imgur.com/3Itlidq here's the BNF monograph
fuckyeahimcanadian
"Do research before even thinking about it." -unresponsivenipples
Smayds
That's what happens if you ask a nipple a question. They don't respond...
laurenemalee
It dries everything out so badly, that I had 7 cavities afterwards. And I take care of my teeth.
PaperWingsCrumple
kidney failure, suicidal thoughts...the list goes on. Its scary stuff.
deathsvictory
But these are rare. Look at the rare side effects of Aspirin: Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines, Seizures, Trouble Breathing. . .
IAmJacksDoubt
Suicidal thoughts have never been proven to be caused by accutane. It's typically associated with just having acne, not taking the medicine.
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Morrigi
Yeah, except for almost everyone it doesn't actually happen.
PaperWingsCrumple
Yeah. If you have a history of depression they typically wont allow you to use it at all.
TheCutestSloth
I knew a guy who was on it who couldn't go out in the sun for more than like 2 minutes because he would get burnt very very quickly, 1/2
TheCutestSloth
and you can't drink alcohol while on it either, but I don't know why that is. 2/2
PleaseSitOnMyFace
You aren't supposed to drink due to increased risk of gastric hemorrhage, which is another rare side effect that etoh intake inc the risk of
TheHairyPersian
My gf got ulceritis from it....
PleaseSitOnMyFace
http://imgur.com/7wUF7nS
EasilyOffended
i got eczema on my hands and face, i think it gave me back problems, and random nose bleeds. you are also warned not to take if if pregnant
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EasilyOffended
ehh it's okay, it turned out okay no lasting problems, did get some improvements not as good as hers mind you but whatever
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AsAnAmerican
I'd say more than just warned. It's on every little piece of paper they give you, apparently causes EXTREME birth defects.
tollerscream
Accutane kills oil creating cells... so anything that comes along with dryness EVERYWHERE.
unresponsivenipples
All my friends had suicidal inclinations, one had loss of hair, one started an eating disorder, another vomited blood and became anemic...
Morrigi
I highly doubt that every single one of your friends took accutane.
unresponsivenipples
lol I've known about 5 people who've taken it, and they all had something bad happen. Different dermatologists even!
IAmJacksDoubt
That doesn't mean accutane is the cause of it.
BinaryFlow
Oh my goodness! How terrible. I never would've known
whatajoke
In the nicest possible way, sounds like you were friends with a group who lost the genetics race.
unresponsivenipples
I'd agree with you if I didn't know that they were all successful human beings and stuff. Accutane just really didn't work well for them.
whatajoke
Haha, purely joking. I only meant it about the acne thing.
Shananiganz
That's a horrible thing to say. A start athlete in the HS next to mine committed suicide while on it. His temperment changed lotswhile on it
IAmJacksDoubt
That doesn't mean accutane is the cause. There is a higher correlation of having acne to depression, than there is to accutane.
01100011011000010111001001100001
i've heard that every 'orifice' gets severely dried up.
BinaryFlow
Smh that's some scaryass shit.
pizzapatrol
the #1 concern with accutane is that it fucks up your liver, very toxic substance and your liver has a lot of work to do to detoxify it
deathsvictory
That's why your doctor is suppose to look at your blood samples once a month to monitor your liver health.
BinaryFlow
What the heck! That's scary! How do people not know about this?!
Morrigi
They do. They're legally required to give you a folder with a bunch of papers plastered with warning labels. A lot of medications (1/)
Morrigi
are toxic to the liver in high doses, because that's what processes them. Accutane just has a lot more potential side effects. (2/2)
wizardboy24
They do. A lot of drugs are pretty toxic. It's just if the side effects/complications are worth it.
chickenfriedriceisdabomb
they do, you do blood tests once a month while on accutane to watch the liver
PleaseSitOnMyFace
Side effects are not the same as complications
ramkanwar55
http://imgur.com/3Itlidq BNF monograph...there you go
PleaseSitOnMyFace
Here are the common side effects:http://imgur.com/7wUF7nS
MeWantFancyUsername
Holy shit! I'll never complain about my one pimple in two months ever again!
SweetAndSourBabyJesus
Forgetting the mood changes and depression ;)
IAmJacksDoubt
They are not linked to accutane. Of course people with acne are typically going to be depressed and moody.
spiderwithasushihead
Thanks doc. Coming from personal experience (took it x2), the depression/anger is definitely coming from the meds. I'd do it again though.
SweetAndSourBabyJesus
its under rare side effects, I guess im just special :)
SweetAndSourBabyJesus
That is an insulting generalization: http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-6661-Accutane+Oral.aspx?drugid=6661&drugname=Accutane+Oral&pagenumber=6
rhialitybites
was expecting dickbutt. +1 to you for real info.
Sorpality
I assume by "increased liver function test" they mean high AST/ALT. What poor wording!
imnotgayijustreallylikerainbows
My textbooks use the same wording. LFT is the liver panel, AST, ALT, bili, etc. Just means the LFT results are higher than the baseline data
urhedsonfire
As a college freshman still with acne, this gives me hope =D
EasilyOffended
i took it for about a year, and still get acne maybe not as bad as it would've been though, i also had to stop because my health. be careful
Glitchoff
Hey I was on it for 7 months and nothing but good things. High hopes man!
swaggersaurus
I found Accutaine very helpful, the downside is that it dries our your skin and you have to be watched for depression, it changed my mood.
swaggersaurus
but just a little.
SarahNat
I never had acne until I started uni, 4 years later it won't go away!
spartan115
you should try a high dose of vitamin c say 1000mg a day its 10 times the recomended daily but its safe (2000mg is when it becomes unsafe)
StarryPlough
Do not take this shit unless it is a last, last, last resort.
ImLukeSkywalkerImHereToRescueYou
Agreed, I know people who developed Bi-Polar disorder as a consequence of this. (Not entirely caused by accutane but triggered by it.)
ThisNameIsNotAboutYou
Duac once daily gel with a combo of antibiotics worked a charm for me.Had severe acne since I was 13 and now at 19 I'm finally acne free! :)
Moriarty
I'm 23 and I think my hormones are leveling out because my cramps and acne are both calming down. I never had really bad acne, thank god.
NeedsMoreCas
i'm 24 and still get bad breakouts :(
sighnomore
same but i'm 23. clumps of pimples all over my face :( I do everything i can to stop it and these keep popping up so i now take meds. ugh.
NeedsMoreCas
it's not fair :(
izkidding
Considering whether to try this medication. She's clearing wearing make up in after pictures though! I'm self conscious about scars too..
Ihazcheeseburger
I still need to scrub my face and use benzoyl peroxide nightly. But my skin has improved a LOT starting slowly around 25. I am 27 now.
Ihazcheeseburger
That regimen used to do do very little. Now it is enough to keep me virtually clear. And missing a night doesn't ruin me for weeks anymore.
LukeleDuke
I'm a sophomore and I still have some acne it is no fun.
KevinBaconslastnameisdelicious
I'm 29 and still get breakouts, but nothing like this. I battle mine using the Oil Cleansing Method. You look beautiful, OP!
wittykitty14
I'm 25 and still have it. My mom is over 50 and still gets some (but it's not that bad even though she claims it is)
urhedsonfire
Yay, wait, no! My mom just turned 50 and she still gets some acne too
whatajoke
This is the kind of reason I'm currently studying a pharmaceutical related subject. That plus the hundies i'm hopefully going to be stacking
YourLocalImgurZookeeper
I'm 35 and still have acne. It doesn't really ever go away, just lessens in severity.
ManifestBestiny
Random brought me here. I started Accutane as a freshman in college. I HIGHLY recommend it. It really helped me out. Did you try it out?
komradekettlebell
Try using a clean towel on your pillow every night. There was a big hooha on Reddit yrs ago about it being like a miracle cure.
ZebraCockSandwich
try getting powdered sulfur and put it on your face before bed. may not solve the problem but its a strong antibacterial that wont dry 1)
ZebraCockSandwich
or harm your skin. I use it cut 50/50 with mineral veil from bare minerals, which helps absorb extra oil for my "backne" works great 2)
ZebraCockSandwich
as long as you are consistent 3)
sasukate
My friend went on accutane her freshman year but she was still beautiful. Don't worry. :) she looks like Taylor Swift!
ImLukeSkywalkerImHereToRescueYou
In all seriousness, one tip, do not ever touch your face, ever, not with a towel or anything, let it air dry after showers. I am serious.
ChelBel
I have a basket of clean washcloths on my bathroom counter. :) I use a clean one each time to pat dry my face. Huge decrease in breakouts!
ninmonkey
Do you mean don't pick? Otherwise I
ConfuzzledPuzzles
The NHS made me have 12 months of this, I got all the side effects but it didn't actually help.
ShitIsRidiculous
I read somewhere (likely on here) that if you put runny honey on your face for 20 mins a day it can also work. Will research this.
TellusEidolon
Pretty sure i read it had to be raw honey. Not really sure if that actual works or not. "Life hacks" on the internet are hit or miss...
TellusEidolon
... mostly the latter though.
ShitIsRidiculous
Raw honey would make sense actually, hmmmz!
theresalwaysabiggerfish
Don't drink if/when you're taking accutane and stay out of the sun. For reals.
runawayemu
Thanks. What does drinking do?
PessimisticOptimist
Acutane is metablozed by the liver. Alcohol messes with these liver enzymes so the two should not be combined.
urhedsonfire
I've been warned to not drink, so i'm gonna start my course in the summer when i'm far away from alcohol and then i'll only go 3 months w/o
DiedAndHauntingImgur
Be aware that the standard duration for accutane is 6 months, and that is 6 months of extremely flaky skin (despite heavy moisturization)
blitheoddity
I can make an album of how I got control over my adult acne, if anyone wanted to know. It doesn't involve accutane though.
idownvoteplottwist
Toothpaste and salt?
blitheoddity
Ha! No
kobeteeth
ive been recommended accutane by dermos but i am paranoid about things i hear about long term effects.
blitheoddity
No problem. I will certainly make sure you know when I post it.
kobeteeth
post it here when you do it please!
LooksLikeTheFatFairyBeatHerWithTheUglyStick
Seriously. I am 28. I've had CHILDREN.... acne is destroying my life!
kobeteeth
do that.
kcloud
I'm 28 and 14 year olds make fun of my acne. I should either do something about it, or stop hanging out with 14 year olds.
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
¿Por qué no los dos?
Gunnny
roaccutane dude, it's the way forward. Some much bad press around it but hell, it's done so much good for peoples skin too.
fenixtorador
LandenWoodall
TellusEidolon
I'm 30 and still have acne. :(
IAmJacksDoubt
accutane.
kcloud
I know that feel bro, I know that feel.
japes
I started Accutane at 27. Don't wait any longer. See a Dermatologist. I couldn't be happier.
sameshitdifferentshovel
kcloud
He's not 14...anymore.
NotACanadian
Wanna see my Gary Coleman impression?
kcloud
I, in fact, do.
NotACanadian
*closes eyes, folds arms*