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Accutane Review

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Accutane is a prescription acne treatment pill derived from Vitamin A. Aside from Accutane is available in either Oral or Topical forms, marketed under several other trade names including: Isotane, Sotret, Amnesteem, Claravix, Decutan, and Roaccutane.

Despite a long history of use scientists still have been unable to isolate the precise mechanism that combats acne and is responsible for the success of Accutane. Until Isotretinoin’s release in 1982, high doses of Vitamin A were the treatment of choice for Acne. Not only was the release of Isotretinoin a breakthrough, because it was shown to be as effective as Vitamin A, but its side-effects were less severe than Vitamin A.

Now despite Isotretinoin’s better safety than Vitamin A, there are still quite a few possible side-effects associated with Accutane. Some of the more common side effects include: discomfort with contact lenses; joint pain, back pain; feeling dizzy, drowsy, or nervous; dryness of the lips, mouth, nose, or skin; or cracking or peeling skin, itching, rash, changes in your fingernails or toenails. Due to the possible severity of side-effects Accutane and similar products are usually prescribed after all other types of treatment have failed.

While Accutane has a long history of success, it has some definite safety issues. Please do not take Accutane without a doctor’s prescription as it can result in serious side-effects.

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Accutane User Reviews

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By Kitty McNally,

My daughter has very bad acne. She is only 13. We have tried all kinds of creams and that. She has been on Accutane tablets for a while cleared up for a few months and are all back again. What do we do now?

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By Dan,

Accutane definitely helped clear up my acne, but I couldn't take it as recommended. It made my joints ache and my back hurt. I was only 16 at the time but I felt like I was 80 years old. It also dried my nasal cavity/mucous membranes so much that I would get a bloody nose every time I blew my nose.

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By Karen Gonzales,

My son who is 15 years old was on Accutane for 5 months. His acne did improve while on Acutane and shortly after like 3 months after he was off Accutane the acne came back. Really disappointed and we are looking at new ideas to help him with controlling the acne. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated. HELP!

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By John Haggerty,

I don't care how bad your acne may be, stay away from this drug. I was in sheer misery for months. For starters, I had to go once a week for a blood test. The drug dries up your entire body. The slightest breeze irritates your eyes, your nostrils are dry and you get frequent bloody noses. All the chapstick in the world can't ease the discomfort of your dry lips, and not to be graphic, but even wiping your behind is painful. Now lets not forget about the diet. You can eat almost nothing. No dairy, no meat except turkey and not much more. I hated it. Plus its a proven fact that is causes depression and the really frightening part is woman should not even touch the pill. Coming in contact with their skin can cause birth defects in unborn children. Men, even if you have a huge zit on your face, go into your Mom's room or ask your wife for help. Put some make-up on it, then go to the drug store or Dermatologist. Please don't take Accutane.

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By sara, January 18, 2009 @ 7:21 am

I am 33 years old and I have struggled with acne since I was 12 and I still struggle with it. In the 8th grade my dermotologist told me about Accutane and my mother agreed to let me take it well in 3 months my face was perfect. But as soon as I was done with the treatment a year later it was back. Well at the age of 22 tried it agin and noticed my face cleard up but my neckline got these bumps that would not bust they were like tinny cysts. I continued the treatment and still no results. I do not reccomend Acutante to anyone. I feel that after all these years they have been experimenting this drug you would think they would have acheived it by now.

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By Tina Tobin, February 3, 2009 @ 5:37 pm

I had adult cystic acne. Nothing worked until I took acutane in 1983 at age 23. Extrem chapped lips were the only side effect I had. I drank plenty of water and ate nutritious meals and was carefully monitored by my doctor with monthly blood test,urinalysis and a mid level of dosage. The only caution I was ever concerned about was the fact that it would definitely cause birth defects. My doctor required birth control to be used. I had a reacurrence in 1988 and took the drug again. I am 48 years old now, healthy and no known side affects from acutane. I was under the impression this drug was for adult cystic acne only and not teenage acne. Acutane saved my face from severe scarring.

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By no , February 14, 2009 @ 10:44 am

I would like to try accutane because all other treatments have failed.

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By jasmine hailey, February 18, 2009 @ 10:31 am

no i have not tried it yet, my acne is getting so bad i dont know what to do. i wanted to try accutane but I am scared of the side effects that come along with that medication.respond back please

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By Andrea & Kathie Gentile -Livonia Michigan, March 1, 2009 @ 6:13 pm

My 16 year old daughter has had acne for the past 2 years. We can not get her acne under control. Her face is very red & has scaring. She has what is called "Ice Pick Acne" We are on our 2nd dermatologist. She has tried every product out there with little to no help. Currently Andrea just completed her 5th chemical peel(which are painful). I will not use accutane, to many side effects. Were currently looking for a natural treatment. I've been told by several people who used accutane that it was very dangerous for there child & took them off the drug. My daughter not only has acne on her face, but her chest & back as well. The chemical peels have helped on the chest & back, but her face is still very red. Currently uses a Glycolic Acid face wash daily, along with & spot treatment.(M.D. Forte#3) Please any help or suggestion........

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By Rae, March 11, 2009 @ 3:35 am

I used Accutane, the side effects were back and joint pain, very very dry lips and skin but it helped my acne. for the first time i didnt feel insecure about my skin and I loved it. However after a year I was let down and the acne came back? I am disperate,please help!!!!!!!

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By Ronda, April 14, 2009 @ 4:54 pm

My 16 year old son, who has had acne since he was 13, is currently on accutane this is his fifth month on it (you can only take it for six months at a time). The only side effects he has had is dry skin & his lips are very dry and cracked. His acne is clearing up nicely, although I am concerned about his acne coming back, so I would like to find something to keep his skin clear. He had severe acne on his back and face, he plays football so the shoulder pads and chin strap doesn't help his condition any.

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By MM Benson, April 30, 2009 @ 4:28 pm

I used accutane last year and had great results in the first month. Yet after that I started becoming very anemic. According to my dermatologist this was being caused by the accutane. I ended up having to get blood transfusions to get my hemoglobin back to a normal range. I run college track and because of how anemic I got a had to reshirt an entire season.

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By Katie McKean, May 12, 2009 @ 2:08 pm

Accutane cleared up my acne for 4 months only. I went through so much while taking it. For me it wasn't worth it. I am 28 years old and took accutane 3 months before having vision changes, major back pain. It would take me about 20 minutes of streghting my back before i could get out of bed. My eyes were so dry and still are. I can't were contacts anymore. I'm back to where i started.

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By Mitch, July 29, 2009 @ 2:19 am

if you suffr from even moderate acne, and acne stops you from doing thigns in life, such as make excuses to not go out with friends, or even not stepping outside in the open. try accutane. it works - period. ppl react differently to it but its all the same conclusion - clear skin. walk out the front door and feel the breeze on your perfect skin. seriously it changes pppls outlook on life. its bad for the first month with the initial breakout but after that just look in the mirror every day and see improvments. and also remember never to research to far into other ppls experiences with accutane, because its tottttally different for everyone, and your derm will have all the details u need. do it. live your life.

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By Roshandu, August 19, 2009 @ 8:55 pm

Accutane is a amazing it cleared my acne up and the acne has not returned and its been over a year now that I've been off the medication. I've tried all different types of acne medications and nothing worked. But then I took accutane for 6 months and it worked and the only symptoms I had was the very chapped lips and dry mouth! So I totally recommend it!

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By Jay, August 24, 2009 @ 7:51 pm

I Have severe cistic acne, an I have been on acutane for a little bit over a month now, and it is already working great. My face is almost completely clear, and my chest and back are just starting to look better. I can't wait to see what ill look like at the end of the six months. Although my skin and lips are very dry it so far is defintely worth it.

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By John, September 17, 2009 @ 3:32 pm

I had/have severe acne as a teen and tried Accutane. It worked for a few months while I was on it, but then slowly lost its effectiveness. I suffered from cracked and blistering skin, and mild to moderate depression.

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By S.McLean, October 24, 2009 @ 7:01 pm

Accutane was a bad experience with my teenage son. His joints ached so much he could barely walk. He suffered a very bad case of dry chapped lips. His lips split and bled. The acne had began to disappear in the first 2 weeks. The side effects were so much worse than the acne. i would not recommend that anyone give this to their children. Also, very expensive, even with health insurance I paid nearly $600. a month for the Accuntane.