Accutane Questions

Accutane - is it normal to feel in a haze. I can't concentrate & have short term memory loss?

I have been on accutane for about a month. My doctor recently upped my dosage from 40 to 60 mg and have been feeling like a completely different person. I can't focus or concentrate, I have ...

Posted 14 days ago • 1 answer •

Which medicine is better? adapalene or accutane?

Posted 11 Jan 2012 • 1 answer •

I am considering taking accutane, but am 13 years old and need help?

I am 13 years old, and have tried literally every acne medication available. BP cream, minocycline pills, retin-a cream, you name it. Tonight, I pretty much reached the breaking point and broke down ...

Posted 11 Jan 2012 • 4 answers • 1 star

I have been on accutane for 1 month and I am still breaking out? when can I expect greater results?

Posted 3 Jan 2012 • 1 answer •

Accutane:Am using accutane for 34 days and still got pimples on my check? the acne is getting bette?

Am using accutane for 34 days and still got pimples on my check? the acne is getting better but my problem is in the pimplesss... so can i use retain-a while using accutane?

Posted 25 Nov 2011 • 0 answers •

Is it okay to use topical over the counter gels while on accutane?

I'm taking 30 mg a day of accutane right now and was wondering if it's fine to use like neutogena rapid clear fade n fight gel while taking accutane. I also moisturize a lot too.

Posted 17 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

Its my second week on accutane and it has made me extremely dark.should I be worried?

I don't know if I should use a different cream during the day that will at least lighten my skin to my natural complexion or should I just continue using the accutane ointment though its making ...

Posted 11 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

Has anyone had long-term dry eye problems due to Accutane?

It's been 16 years since I stopped the medication after having taken it only for 6 months, yet I still suffer from dry eye, and my left eye in particular are very susceptible to conjunctivitis.

Posted 30 Oct 2011 • 0 answers •

Can accutane make your first period late?

im on my first month of accutane, using 2 forms of birth control and my period is late, its usually on time like clockwork. my husband has had a vesectimy for 5 years now and we use condoms. is there ...

Posted 23 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

I was using accutane for 9 months and I stopped taking it 2 months ago. For about 4 weeks now, i?

... been losing hair alot. Does it evenually stop? Please help.

Posted 16 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

Frequent fractures after a course of Accutane, what can I do to make my sons bones stronger?

My 14 year old son took accutane for 5 months it cleared up his skin, but he is competitive hockey player and has had 3 fractures since. I believe it is related to taking accutane. What can I do to ...

Posted 26 Sep 2011 • 0 answers •

Accutane - worked but then a year later acne returned, what is the best treatment now?

.if you have taken the full acutane cycle, and a year later acne becomes completely... apparent again, what would be the best option for further treatment?

Posted 26 Sep 2011 • 1 answer •

Can you take Dextroamphetamine whilst on Accutane (isretonin)?

I am on the generic brand version of Accutane called Oratane, and have been for a few months now.

Posted 14 Sep 2011 • 1 answer •

Anxiety/Depression has been in my family along with diabetes; should I risk taking Accutane?

I am a 17 year old female and very active in sports and quite healthy. The only time i have ever seen signs of depression is when it was a result of my acne, otherwise no problem. Thanks to being ...

Posted 17 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •

What side effects can start a few years after taking accutane?

I never had problems before taking that then within 3-4 years I started getting depressed and horrible anxiety. I threw up every day for about a year.I hear tones and have chronic pain in my joints. ...

Posted 13 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •