Is Accutane safe?

Question

I have read all about it, and i am not sure if its worth the risk. I would like to hear from some people who have taken it? How did you do with it?
Thanks :)

Answer 1

I have tried everything like Proactive, Retin A, antibiotics, over the counter medications, injections in my face (ouch!), and finally Accutane. It worked wonders! I stayed on Accutane for about a year when I was 16 years old and it was the best thing I ever used for my acne!

There are some HORRIBLE side effects though. The worst one is the severe birth defects it can cause if a woman is pregnant or becomes pregnant while using it. It can also make a person very depressed and even suicidal. People have committed and attempted suicide while on this medication.

I was willing to try Accutane though, even after knowing all the side effects. I never became pregnant on it, but I got really depressed while on the medication. I'm really glad I chose to take the medication though, despite the side effects.

You are just going to have to weigh out the pros and cons and make a personal decision. Good luck to you!

Answer 2

I HATED IT!!!!!!!!!

One of the risks was it can make you really depressed.
It is crazy. I was really happy before I took it n i got so depressed. I would randomly cry all the time n i had no idea why. I started sneaking outta the house n lying to my mom n i never did that kinda stuff. It also made me not be able to think before I did things.

Honestly, it didn't even really help my acne that much!! I tried differin which worked the best out of everything I have ever tried n trust me that was A LOT!!!!!

Maybe for you accutane would work well, but I wouldnt risk it. If i were you I would stay clear from it. Took me about 2 years to get my life back on track..

Answer 3

I took it and think it was the best thing I have ever done. It was the only thing that got rid of my acne, and I didn't have any side effects.