accutain and dosage?

[JsJs24]

Re: accutain and dosage?

Really good info so far. What I would add is if your acne condition is currently inflamed, a short cycle of minocycline for two weeks before starting the accutane would be best. this will help reduce the exsisting acne and avoid the flare up of starting the drug. Another suggestion is to ease into the doseage. most docs do it now but there still are some that will put you on max dose right away and you will be miserable. I wouldnt run any gear during accutane the drug is very hard for the liver to clear. get your regular bloodwork and G/L

I was on minocycline for months before I started accutane and I still had a flare up.

[DangerousGround]

Re: accutain and dosage?

accutane will clear it for good much faster 3 weeks most all will be gone even deep cystic

[bmf2]

Re: accutain and dosage?

During the first 3 weeks you are taking accutane (isotretinoin), your skin may become irritated. Also, your acne may seem to get worse before it gets better. Improvement continues after you stop taking accutane and may take up to 6 months. You also need some good skincare lotions, soap etc. to help reduce skin dryness and irritation.


While there can be several benefits to using this there is also many down sides to it…

Avoid overexposing your skin to sunlight, (wind, and/or cold as well) your skin will be more prone to sunburn, dryness, or irritation, especially during the first 2 or 3 weeks…

Do not take vitamin A or any vitamin supplement containing vitamin A while taking accutane… as it is known to increase the chance of side effects…

****Do not donate blood to a blood bank while you are taking accutane (isotretinoin) or for 30 days after you stop taking it. This is to prevent the possibility of a pregnant patient receiving the blood containing the medicine.

****Excess use of alcohol is a no no while on accutane…


These are common sides that I have heard over a period of time… on the boards

Crusting of skin, difficulty in wearing contact lenses…and /or dryness of eyes (may continue long after you have stopped it and can be permanent), blurred vision or other changes in vision, decrease in night vision ,dryness of mouth or nose, (may continue as well), dryness or itching of skin, headache (mild), increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight, peeling of skin on palms of hands or soles of feet, stomach upset, thinning of hair (may continue after you stop as well) mental depression and unusual tiredness….


These are some additional sides that are listed on the drug profile…. Always something to think about…

Bone or joint pain, burning, redness, itching, or other signs of eye inflammation, difficulty in moving, nosebleeds, scaling, redness, burning, pain, or other signs of inflammation of lips, skin infection or rash Abdominal or stomach pain (severe), attempts at suicide or thoughts of suicide (usually stops meds are stopped), back pain, bleeding or inflammation of gums, , changes in behavior, diarrhea (severe) , headache (severe or continuing), mental depression, nausea and vomiting, pain or tenderness of eyes, pain, tenderness, or stiffness in muscles (long-term treatment), rectal bleeding, yellow eyes or skin....


just a few points to think of....

[proxonetapimp]

Re: accutain and dosage?

I ONLY USE 20 mg 3 times a wk and works wonders, never had any sides, blood and cholesterol tests look good, and my skin is better, no need to go on high doses, especially when you react well to medicine.
I guess Im lucky, this way I can stay in for 6 months , rest 2 and then start again if I need to, this is a small dose but it works for me. and btw... It`s cheaper here in Mexico, I can get 1 box of 30 pills dosed 20 mg at 75 usd .legit pharmacy roche roaccutan.

[DangerousGround]

Re: accutain and dosage?

they also make accutane 40mg softgels