taking 20 mg once a day now... took my 10th pill today and today my face has broken out pretty bad.. is this normal?
i have stage 2 acne... is 20 mg enough dosage??
thanks!
2007-08-02 16:55:42 · 9 answers · asked by Randy McDaniel 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Unfortunately it gets worse before it gets better! It could be weeks or even a few months before you are really going to see some results. Just give it time!
If you still don't think it's doing what it is suppose to, then talk to your doctor about possibly upping the dose. I started out on 40mg a day when I was 16. I was a very small girl (only 90lbs). After a few months the doctor upped the dose and when I stopped taking the medication I was up to 80mg a day (40mg twice a day).
Good luck to you!
2007-08-06 01:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, Randy. I assume you're fairly desperate to get rid of the acne, right? I'm going to give you an ancient eastern medicine method (we don't know how it works, but it does) of treating acne. I had my own son use it, and his face was like a baby's backside in less than a week. No meds, no needles, no pain.
First, take off all metal objects. Metal blocks energy flow. Second, get in a comfortable position, the more relaxed you are the better it works. Take your left palm and place it on your right calf. Take your right palm and place it on your left calf. Stay like that for at least 1/2 an hour. Watching TV or listening to music is okay. You should see a marked improvement (depending on how many/long you do it) within just a few days. I hope we can get you off of that accutane!
The name of this method is KI. My sister is a practitioner. I'm including a website for the "university" where my sister trained. It may have some good info for you.
Best wishes
TX Mom
Not medical practitioner
2007-08-02 17:05:33 · answer #2 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive had bad acne since i was about 13, i personally stopped taking accutane because i had really bad side effects. i was on it for a total of 1 week and in that week, i got depressed, my face got worse, it got really sensitive to the point that when i got my eyebrows waxed at the hair salon (like i normally do with NO problems) and my skin came off with it! terrible terrible experience....Accutane is a last resort for those who have tried everything in the world (like i did) and have no where else to turn, hence taking accutane. i just couldnt continue with the side effects... like any other product (they say) that it should get worse before it gets better, i dont like the sound of that.....just make sure you have a daily routine.
at 20 yrs old i think i found the perfect combo for my face , i use Tazorac in the morning and clyndomycin at night. look them up or ask ur doctor, my face is not clear yet , but its the best it has ever looked. hope this helped
2007-08-02 17:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by pinkpanther5667 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been on Accutane in the past and remember that the dermatologist gradually increased my dosage over the course of treatment. Also, it takes a while for it to get in your system and really start working so don't be concerned over a break out a couple weeks in.
On a positive note, my last course of treatment was three years ago and I haven't had an acne problem since.
2007-08-02 17:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by sars25 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The medication is known to cause an intial breakout/flare up. It is totally normal. Some patients get flare ups so bad that it is worse than the acne they have ever had in their whole life. The good news is after the flare ups subside, a majority of patients see a great improvement in complexion. My cousin took it and the initial flare ups looked like hell went loose but after he finished two courses of accutane he is completely clear.
2007-08-02 17:00:42 · answer #5 · answered by Kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accutane and Birth Control
In order receive a prescription for accutane you must take a pregnancy test with negative results before a Doctor can authorize use of the drug. You will also be required to take a second pregnancy test during the first 5 days of the menstrual period before you begin to take accutane.
New legislation also requires that any fertile female on accutane must use two forms of birth control, including the pill, during the course of the treatment. These precautions must be taken for one month before accutane treatment commences, and at least one month after treatment is terminated.
Accutane Pregnancy
In addition to these precautions you will also be requested to take monthly pregnancy tests for the duration of the accutane treatment program. Your doctor will can provide you with information on the best methods of birth control and how to use them should you decide to proceed with the treatment. Failure to adhere to these strict regulations seriously places you at risk of becoming pregnant and suffering from the trauma that thousands of other women have had to face. If you become pregnant, miss a menstrual cycle while using accutane it is recommended that you immediately stop taking Accutane and notify your doctor.
Read more information on Accutane and it's side effect:
http://www.accutane-info.com
2007-08-04 01:55:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
OMG!!! ACCUTANE...My cousin was taking this for his acne and he went temporarily blind. I took it and was sick all the time.
I had EXTREMLY bad acne. This is going to sound like an infomercial, but I used Proactive and it REALLY improved my skin within 2 weeks. By a month I saw dramatic results.
2007-08-03 04:41:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i thought they took that stuff off the market? anyway, your face will get worse before it gets better. and beware of the mood swings. a friend of mine took it years ago and she went from little miss sunshine to this evil person :( good luck with it though, it DOES work!
2007-08-02 17:01:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait another two weeks.
2007-08-02 16:58:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋