I was thinking about starting with some medicine to treat my condition. I have cystic acne for many years and I think it is time to get rid of those. I have a friend who had treatment with Roaccutane. She told me about terrible withdrawal she experienced. That is why I wonder if you might tell me something about Roaccutane and is it possible to have some side effects or withdrawal.
Roaccutane is often confused because of its name, and actually, you should know that is the same medicine as Accutane. It is Isotretinoin, or ferinoid, which inhibits sebaceous gland function and keratinization. First very important thing you have to know is that Roaccutane is dangerous to use if you are woman in fertile period. The most commonly, Roaccutane is prescribed in clinical improvement of nodular acne. Problem is that exact mechanism of action of isotretinoin or Roaccutane is unknown. Warnings are something you should pay attention, before starting treatment with Roaccutane. This drug might cause depression, psychosis, and rarely suicidal ideation. Withdrawals or discontinuation of Roaccutane therapy may be insufficient, but they are not known exactly. Interesting fact is that wax depilation and skin resurfacing should be avoided during Roaccutane therapy because of possibilities to scaring. Since there are so many side effects and even possible withdrawals, you should talk seriously to your doctor before you decide to have Roaccutane therapy.
I am on roaccutaine.. and I have no side effects at all I don’t know what the big fuss is about the only thing is I have a little bit of dry and chapped lips nothing that lip gloss cant handle I understand that people effect in different ways but if u want it to work of coarse you got to sacrifice some things and that goes for every drug or medication, I think people have VERY excaudate the fact of roaccutaine and I would rather have some that way I know its working, dont listen to other people try it for yourself i did. I have tried everything and anything. nothing has cleared up as good as it has now im sooooo glad i went on it now evan all my friends have gone and ASKED to go on it haha. guys its the best thing eva happned to me.. seriously..
I am going off roaccutane now, and I feel a little strange. The first time I stopped taking it I was two weeks in and I stoped taking it for 2weeks. Then I recently started it up again and when I did I started to feel depressed without realising it. I was planning on killing myself in two years if I hadn't gone anywhere with my life by then. Every day I would wake up and watch myself waste all my time thinking I was useless and that I didn't want to do anything. I dropped out of re-entry shortly after I started taking it simply out of laziness and lack of enthusiasm.
This stuff is really bad and I personally think it should only be used in extreme cases and under in-depth speculation because I believe person to person instances of using the drug may vary somewhat.
btw, I realised I was fighting depression and suicidal idealism but I stuck it out saying to myself that it's the drug that's making me think like this. If the drug effects you like this with depression etc, it will sneak up on you and it will influence all of your thinking. I concluded this from what other people have said on previous notes in relation to the drug.
What made me realise that this was the last thing I should be putting into my body was when I concluded I may be developing a psychosis disorder because of the drug. Allot of small things would trick me out for no reason. Like the jacket I thought was my cat etc. Of course, I could already have the psychosis disorder and it's my disorder that's making me assume I have a disorder. And in saying that I guess it would be nothing but right in pointing out the fact that I am typing this post 1day after stopping my use of roaccutane, which means that it is probably influencing my post here.
This stuff is really bad and I personally think it should only be used in extreme cases and under in-depth speculation because I believe person to person instances of using the drug may vary somewhat.
btw, I realised I was fighting depression and suicidal idealism but I stuck it out saying to myself that it's the drug that's making me think like this. If the drug effects you like this with depression etc, it will sneak up on you and it will influence all of your thinking. I concluded this from what other people have said on previous notes in relation to the drug.
What made me realise that this was the last thing I should be putting into my body was when I concluded I may be developing a psychosis disorder because of the drug. Allot of small things would trick me out for no reason. Like the jacket I thought was my cat etc. Of course, I could already have the psychosis disorder and it's my disorder that's making me assume I have a disorder. And in saying that I guess it would be nothing but right in pointing out the fact that I am typing this post 1day after stopping my use of roaccutane, which means that it is probably influencing my post here.
roaccutane really is a miracle cure... it's a few months of cracked lips for a lifetime of self esteem.
i was more likely to commit suicide due to people starring at the pustules on my face
i was more likely to commit suicide due to people starring at the pustules on my face
i've been on roaccutane for 3 and a half months and i must say that i am very impressed with the results thus far. The side effects have been a pain in the butt, dry facial skin, dry lips, etc. in addition to these side affects i have also noticed negative behavioural changes, i feel tired ALL THE TIME and also i've been acting highly paranoid, for example i fear things that i previously regarded indifferently, for example the dark, driving, etc. My doctors have assurred me these things are temporary and will fade after my teatment ends, if this is true then to all the paople who wish to try roaccutane as a last resort should go for it its a small price to pay to rid yourselves of the Godforsaken skin disorder !!!!
I have taken roaccutane off and on for the past ten years, I was one of the "rare" few who didn't get the medicine to get the acne completley off. I started at 14, and my last session was at 24. I was never warned of the side effects other than birth defects. I have been fighting with depression for most of those ten years. Although I had very few suicide ideations I have had lower self esteem and increased shyness and selfdoubt. I continue to have small outbreaks of acne, and had the worst when I was 23 when it started to scar my face yet again. It wasn't until I finished the last round of Roacutane that I was warned of side effects with regards to depression. Yes, while I was taking the medicine I defenitly felt better about my face. But what it has done with my attitude and self esteem might not be worth the price of not having to try a different face cream everyday. By the way, my nose is so dry it bleeds everytime someone smokes near me, and I now get rashes all over my body after going into the ocean, due to sensitivity to salt water. Just thought everyone should know...
8-| :-( ;-) :-S %-) >:( yes these are my reactions to roaccutane!
I have been on roaccutane, it was prescrib >:( ed by a Dermatologist. When he gave the script to me he casually mentioned the side effect of depression. He knew I had the diagnosis of Bi-Polar disorder, and said don't worry it is very rare. He did not moniter me, he kept the script going for 9 months. I had five acute episodes of depression and psychosis, requiring addmithin to hospital and being detained under the mental health act. The penny then dropped, could this be from the roaccutane? It was stopped, but I continue to have these acute eppisodes requiring emergency addmissions and several near suicide episodes. When I researched this I find that there have been many well documented cases of this drug causing majour psychiatric episodes. Perhaps this should be better warnings and moniterings. For those who don't have side effects count your self lucky, they are real for many, please don't belittle others experiences!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been on roaccutane, it was prescrib >:( ed by a Dermatologist. When he gave the script to me he casually mentioned the side effect of depression. He knew I had the diagnosis of Bi-Polar disorder, and said don't worry it is very rare. He did not moniter me, he kept the script going for 9 months. I had five acute episodes of depression and psychosis, requiring addmithin to hospital and being detained under the mental health act. The penny then dropped, could this be from the roaccutane? It was stopped, but I continue to have these acute eppisodes requiring emergency addmissions and several near suicide episodes. When I researched this I find that there have been many well documented cases of this drug causing majour psychiatric episodes. Perhaps this should be better warnings and moniterings. For those who don't have side effects count your self lucky, they are real for many, please don't belittle others experiences!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8-| :-( ;-) :-S %-) >:( yes these are my reactions to roaccutane!
I have been on roaccutane, it was prescrib >:( ed by a Dermatologist. When he gave the script to me he casually mentioned the side effect of depression. He knew I had the diagnosis of Bi-Polar disorder, and said don't worry it is very rare. He did not moniter me, he kept the script going for 9 months. I had five acute episodes of depression and psychosis, requiring addmithin to hospital and being detained under the mental health act. The penny then dropped, could this be from the roaccutane? It was stopped, but I continue to have these acute eppisodes requiring emergency addmissions and several near suicide episodes. When I researched this I find that there have been many well documented cases of this drug causing majour psychiatric episodes. Perhaps this should b
I have been on roaccutane, it was prescrib >:( ed by a Dermatologist. When he gave the script to me he casually mentioned the side effect of depression. He knew I had the diagnosis of Bi-Polar disorder, and said don't worry it is very rare. He did not moniter me, he kept the script going for 9 months. I had five acute episodes of depression and psychosis, requiring addmithin to hospital and being detained under the mental health act. The penny then dropped, could this be from the roaccutane? It was stopped, but I continue to have these acute eppisodes requiring emergency addmissions and several near suicide episodes. When I researched this I find that there have been many well documented cases of this drug causing majour psychiatric episodes. Perhaps this should b
i'm on my 9th month on my 10-month roaccutane therapy. it's the best thing that ever happened to me. i've had pimples for 7 years, including the first few you get in highschool. but it didn't stop after college. there's not much sacrifice in taking it, you just gotta have a lipbalm in your pocket because your lips get dry. that's because it modifies your system into not producing too much oil so as to inhibit acne, and then your system gets used to it until it completely banishes pimples/acne.
with regard to being overly emotional as a side effect to the therapy, it wasn't a problem to me. i was melancholic and quiet the first 2 weeks i started the therapy but it dawns in me that i was actually getting depressed already prior to the therapy because my acne destroys my self esteem. roaccutane therapy is absolutely fine and i'm happy i went on it.
the fourth month was when my face completely cleared.. one month to go and i'm done with the therapy. i didn't just regain my self-esteem. it also renewed my sense of awe. it really works.
with regard to being overly emotional as a side effect to the therapy, it wasn't a problem to me. i was melancholic and quiet the first 2 weeks i started the therapy but it dawns in me that i was actually getting depressed already prior to the therapy because my acne destroys my self esteem. roaccutane therapy is absolutely fine and i'm happy i went on it.
the fourth month was when my face completely cleared.. one month to go and i'm done with the therapy. i didn't just regain my self-esteem. it also renewed my sense of awe. it really works.
When I went to college, that was the time when I began to have acne on my face and on my back. As I may describe it, it is not as severe as others are experiencing. It suddenly appeared right after my graduation due to stress and not having sufficient amount of sleep because of my thesis requirements and my defense plus lots of papers that I need to work on for the graduation requirements. Acne disappeared on my face and later on it had created marks or scars which was mainly my problem. Because scars are hard to cure.
I'm visiting my dermatologists regularly for treatments. After a month of treatments plus the set of topical creams, lotions and gels I put on my face day and night, I had noticed the improvements since there are no longer acnes on my face only the scars that these acnes created remained the problem. My doctor then, introduced me to take roaccutane for the scars and to prevent acnes from coming back. She even told me and reminded me of its precautions. She advised me to take 6 boxes of roaccutane (10mg) only which I would take for less than three months.
I've been taking it for almost a month now. I am now experiencing dry lips as I was told by my dermatologists. The sad thing is that anything I put on my lips like lip gloss or balm or even what my doctor told me to put on can't handle the dryness of my lips. hehe.... However, the good thing is that I can see that the scars are starting to lighten. Though I know that it would take months before the scars will totally disappear. And yes, that means it would costs me a lot of money for my regular treatments and in buying the recommended boxes of roaccutane for me. I do hope i will gain a lot and be satisfied with the result after all of these.
I've read things regarding roaccutane and I am actually afraid of what it might be causing me now that I am taking it or years after I stopped taking Roaccutane. Hopefully, roaccutane is not as dangerous if we take into considerations all its precautions seriously.
I'm visiting my dermatologists regularly for treatments. After a month of treatments plus the set of topical creams, lotions and gels I put on my face day and night, I had noticed the improvements since there are no longer acnes on my face only the scars that these acnes created remained the problem. My doctor then, introduced me to take roaccutane for the scars and to prevent acnes from coming back. She even told me and reminded me of its precautions. She advised me to take 6 boxes of roaccutane (10mg) only which I would take for less than three months.
I've been taking it for almost a month now. I am now experiencing dry lips as I was told by my dermatologists. The sad thing is that anything I put on my lips like lip gloss or balm or even what my doctor told me to put on can't handle the dryness of my lips. hehe.... However, the good thing is that I can see that the scars are starting to lighten. Though I know that it would take months before the scars will totally disappear. And yes, that means it would costs me a lot of money for my regular treatments and in buying the recommended boxes of roaccutane for me. I do hope i will gain a lot and be satisfied with the result after all of these.
I've read things regarding roaccutane and I am actually afraid of what it might be causing me now that I am taking it or years after I stopped taking Roaccutane. Hopefully, roaccutane is not as dangerous if we take into considerations all its precautions seriously.
im currently taking Roaccutane and its the best thing that has happened to me in the past year! im on thee 7th month of my 8th month treatment and the results started to show at the second month of taking the medicine.. the side effects, well the usual.. dry skin, dry lips, dry nose, some headache (probably because i dont use my glasses) etc.. and about the depression, well yeah ive felt a little of that, but nothing to serious.. the most annoying side effects in my opinion, are the dry lips and being tired all the time, im not even able to go to gym anymore because i get tired easily and sometimes even have trouble breathing after running lol but its worth it!
i recommend to use the drug, and find a good doctor that explains absolutely EVERY side effect that you might experience while taking the pills.. my doctor explained everything and every month explains it again xD just to make sure i havent got any new side effect i guess, its important to have a good and responsible doctor if youre gonna take this or any other treatment that could endanger your life.
i recommend to use the drug, and find a good doctor that explains absolutely EVERY side effect that you might experience while taking the pills.. my doctor explained everything and every month explains it again xD just to make sure i havent got any new side effect i guess, its important to have a good and responsible doctor if youre gonna take this or any other treatment that could endanger your life.
Roaccutane caused me hell for over a year, not being able to be in hot water for more than 2 minutes, irritable skin, dry lips, getting tired easily, itchy skin, dry hair, dry eyes, bleeding nose etc. It was terrible and I couldn't wait to get off it.
But when I started lowering my dosages like my doctor and my parents told me, I started to get migraines, and secretly took more roaccutane to stop them. When I decided enough was enough, and stopped taking them, thats when the sh*t hit the fan and I became the emotional wreck I have been for the last 5 moths. The migraines have stopped only 3 weeks ago, but I'm still depressed 9/10 days. I sometimes even have suicidal thoughts.
Roaccutane is a miracle for skin, but it f*cks you bad inside. I dont recommend it if you are the suicidal type, but if you are emotionally 'tough', go ahead, it works wonders.
I could of taken other acne drugs, but I wanted to clear up my skin in a hurry, because there was a girl who I liked, and I didn't want to look like a freak :s
But when I started lowering my dosages like my doctor and my parents told me, I started to get migraines, and secretly took more roaccutane to stop them. When I decided enough was enough, and stopped taking them, thats when the sh*t hit the fan and I became the emotional wreck I have been for the last 5 moths. The migraines have stopped only 3 weeks ago, but I'm still depressed 9/10 days. I sometimes even have suicidal thoughts.
Roaccutane is a miracle for skin, but it f*cks you bad inside. I dont recommend it if you are the suicidal type, but if you are emotionally 'tough', go ahead, it works wonders.
I could of taken other acne drugs, but I wanted to clear up my skin in a hurry, because there was a girl who I liked, and I didn't want to look like a freak :s
I prescribed accutane to myself in Mexico, after dealing with severe cystic acne for 7 months...
I am a 20 year old female who lives in ATL and am in the limelight alot, because my boyfriends in the music industry.
I recommend Accutane to anyone who is emotionally strong, and has sever cystic acne. I tried everything!!! I mean everything, from going to the dermatologists, to the aestician, to homeopathic remedies. Nothing worked until I got on Accutane. I know this is a very serious drugs with lots of side effects, but the truth to the matter is- acne has severe side effects on your life and self esteem. If you are looking for something that will work, and work quick, GET ACCUTANE (= :-D XD ;-)
I am a 20 year old female who lives in ATL and am in the limelight alot, because my boyfriends in the music industry.
I recommend Accutane to anyone who is emotionally strong, and has sever cystic acne. I tried everything!!! I mean everything, from going to the dermatologists, to the aestician, to homeopathic remedies. Nothing worked until I got on Accutane. I know this is a very serious drugs with lots of side effects, but the truth to the matter is- acne has severe side effects on your life and self esteem. If you are looking for something that will work, and work quick, GET ACCUTANE (= :-D XD ;-)
Dry lips - I can live with that! :-D As with some others, I was far more likely to commit suicide due to the gross pustules infecting my face than from the few minor side effects I experienced on this MIRACLE drug XD !
I've been on it 3 times (due to not being prescribed strong enough doses the first two times) and this time was on double the dose for the maximum duration of 7 months. Now I have BEAUTIFUL skin that people comment on & no need to wear centimetres of foundation every day to hide the repulsive, skin splitting boils on my face. My side effects were dry lips & eyes, thin skin, sun sensitivity and dryness.
I stopped taking it last week & have felt a bit dizzy ever since - does anyone know if there are withdrawal effects?? Thanks.
I've been on it 3 times (due to not being prescribed strong enough doses the first two times) and this time was on double the dose for the maximum duration of 7 months. Now I have BEAUTIFUL skin that people comment on & no need to wear centimetres of foundation every day to hide the repulsive, skin splitting boils on my face. My side effects were dry lips & eyes, thin skin, sun sensitivity and dryness.
I stopped taking it last week & have felt a bit dizzy ever since - does anyone know if there are withdrawal effects?? Thanks.