Accutane - Does anyone here use it.

Hey guys,
I was just wondering.. Do any of you use accutane, or do you have anything you'd like to share about accutane or acne treatments.

I've suffered with this problem for a long time now.. I've been taking antibiotics for about a month now. And I dont see a Major improvement.. I feel that after having this problem for so long.. I might as well try accutane.

I've tried just about every freaking over the counter product there is, knowing that most of them are just scams to the average consumer.. I even tried Proactive with no results after 2 orders.

I really hate this problem, I spoke to my doctor and he said he would like to prescibe me accutane.. I asked about the possible risks and what are the benifits.

The benifits seem great, at the same time, the risks seem large.. He didn't specifically say the risks were bad.. I read on the internet about mental disorders, such as sucidal thoughts, depression.. and the other minor side effects you find with drugs like advil etc.

What's your guys take on this.. I would really appreciate your feedback...

.dc

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I'm a pretty healthy guy.
I'm 19... I eat proper, I dont even eat McDonalds.. If I do, it's on a rare occation.. I drink plenty of water cuz I like how it's refreshing.. I do have stress, but I know others with much more stress than me who dont have acne..

I did make a decision.. I wont go on accutane... I guess I just have to deal with it best I can... There are just to many risks associated with accutane.. and I really dont want to lean into something like that..

Thanks for the support guys, means a lot.

.dc

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Thanks for all the responses guys.... It means a great deal to me.. I've still stuck with my decision not to use Accutane just yet.. I am gonna wait just a little longer and see if this 'age' thing is true... I am 19, so by 20-22 it should be gone or almost nothing..

Also I am still on some anti-biotics.. and I am gonna wait until I finish a few more treatments to see if there is a big improvement.

I tried a dermatologist.. To me, all they did was jip me out of 500 dollars for the topical treatment and 200 bucks per month on other treatments that didn't really do jackshit..

My acne isn't totally sevre... But because I'm tanned skin, any blemishes I get turn into dark spots regardless how big, small, where it happens... I dont even pop zits or any shit like that, I let it run it's course, and the aftermath is a scar that takes weeks to months to heal up.. it's totally rediculous.

I drink plenty of water, 1 because I like water, and 2 because my anti biotics tell me to drink plenty of it.

thanks guys again for all the responses, I really appreicate the feedback.

.dc

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Well as an update, my doctor prescribed me accutane. But I am not gonna touch it yet... I am gonna wait one more month or sol... stick to my anti biotics and topical creams.... and I am gonna see if there is a difference.. If there isn't... Well then I'll re-evalutate the benifits/risks again.

The main problem I have is even aftering taking accutane, acne comes back and you have all the other problems that come with it..

So I guess it just isn't worth it yet.

.dc

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Im not going to be using it..
I mean I really looked at this.. This is a medication.. Medications are designed and are meant to help people.. Not make them fearful of the treatment itself.. There's just way to many risks for me to think about the benifits.

Infact, after doing a ton of resarch on this drug, it scares me to think what will happen if I take it.. And why would you want to do something you're not comfortable with? It's could be compared to ttaking illegal substances then, doing it just because it has benifits. though there are benifits, the benifits might not even last long.. and on top of that.. a list of harmful effects can occur with this drug.. from phsycological, to physical damage.. so to treat one illness, you exchange it for the possibility of a game of russian roulette, with future effects that can last a lifetime..

When I thought about it that way... I rather not go through it. I am glad though.. Because it allowed me to notice how my I appreciate my health and how blessed I am..

After deciding not to take this drug, I felt better.. like a bunch of weights were lifted off my chest...I guess that's when it hit me.. I really don't give a fuck about accutane or my acne... If it's there, it's there.. it's me.. and though I don't mind using anti-boitics, creams, and other treatments... I would never expose myself to a drug that can potentailly harm myself, physcologically, physically, and emotionally....

what the hell was I thinking..the whole point I am trying to make here...

.dc

I was speaking idiomatically.

Thanks for the replies.
Well I didn't go on accutane like I said.. and I raally think what you said is true rocketdog.. Thats really why I didn twant to take it.. It seemed like pushing the envelope on this..

I guess I am not THAT active.. Though I do use my mind a lot, and I do have hobbies, which is music, and I guess learning too... I like learning anything that interests me.. Right now Im learning flash programmin gand 3D design.. hard stuff..

I think you're right, we are products of nature, and as such.. We need to allow our selves to heal, and also take care of our selves..

Well im in for the long haul, hopefully I can get everything cleared up before Im 23.. I'd be the happiest man on earth.. I tell ya man..


OH and KAYNAN can you give updates on your progression and stuff if you can, cuz I'd really like to hear how the drug takes affect etc. all up to you!

.dc

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