Accutane and Nosebleeds: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Kel...
• January 12, 2016

For Acne "I was super worried about trying Accutane. I heard how strong it was and that it made your skin super dry, and the side effects of nosebleeds and soreness in joints scared me a lot. But I decided to do it because I had horrible acne on my back, shoulders, and chest and just about anywhere you can name. It was so embarrassing, and I had tried everything: peels, pills, you name it. Within the first month, my skin was the best it had ever been. No oil whatsoever. The only side effects I did have were a few nosebleeds, which freaked me out, but in retrospect, they were totally worth it. I did get a little depressed, but that didn't last for long. It changed my life, and I hope you give it a shot. I am so happy now :)"

• muf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2014

For Acne "This is the best treatment for acne! I'm 23 and still had acne, though I had it primarily on my back and arms. I would never take my shirt off in public and was extremely self-conscious about it. I'm 4 months into the treatment, and I have NO new pimples (marks still there). I just hope the acne doesn't come back after the treatment. Side effects are manageable, I've had dry lips, eyes, and nosebleeds throughout the day, but the advantages of the treatment outweigh the side effects by miles!"

• Tr0...
• February 3, 2017

For Acne "I took 60 mg of Accutane for almost 6 months, and I had moderate to severe acne. It did help my acne tremendously, and though once in a while I still get a little pimple here and there, it is not to the severity of before taking the medication. However, the side effects were brutal: very dry skin, nosebleeds, and a lot of hair shedding. I say the hair shedding was the worst side effect of the medication because I was shedding hair during the medication and even after I stopped taking Accutane, I developed telogen effluvium, which caused more shedding for three more months. Eventually, the shedding stopped and everything went back to normal. Yes, this medication is effective for treating acne, but be cautious of side effects."

• Gru...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 2, 2012

For Acne "Despite the high cost and the side effects - fantastic. Struggled through teens and then nothing until I hit 40! Suddenly, terrible facial and body acne again. Had to go for private treatment as the UK NHS would not cover the cost, but so worth the cost. Some discomfort, very dry lips, some nosebleeds due to dryness, joint pain in knees and back, hair thin and brittle, but no lasting effects at all and would not hesitate to do it again if required. It works. My skin is better now than it has ever been."

• Anonymous
• July 1, 2011

For Acne "This product changed my life. I had terrible acne, and it made my life miserable. I tried SO many things, and not one thing worked. But I heard about Accutane and had to try it. I went to my doctor and got started. Within three weeks, my skin was almost flawless. I couldn't even believe it. I went on it for six months, and I didn't have one single pimple while on it. It's been a little over a year since I've been off it, and I get some zits here and there, but NOTHING compared to what it was before I started Accutane. It is a real miracle, and my life has changed so much for the better since. BEST THING EVER! Only side effects I EVER had were dry lips and two nosebleeds."

• Nic...
• March 30, 2017

For Acne "Currently on Accutane 40 mg and just completed a little over three weeks. Feeling confident that it will get better the more I progress, but unfortunately having some pretty annoying side effects in the process. Accutane has made my roots dry (which is kinda good because I don't need to wash as often) but led me to have dandruff. I also get nosebleeds and am currently experiencing the worst blackhead breakouts I've ever had on my nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin. Before Accutane, blackheads were what I had the least of, and now they are taking over. I started this because of back acne, and as of right now, I see no improvement, which is fine because it's been a short while. I can't wait till I reach the end of this road already, though."

• luv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2019

For Acne "I have cystic acne…was shocked to learn my doctor recommended Accutane. From monthly nosebleeds to severe dry lips, severe dry skin, scalp, and major joint pain in my feet, upper back, forearm, and knees…all of which caused me to have a torn meniscus in my knee! So not worth it! I am now struggling to stand/walk and even lying down is just painful. I personally wouldn’t have gone through this hassle since it made things worse for me. I do have acne scars now more while I was on it… but the redness/flair ups have calmed down during my hormonal monthlies. I don’t see much of a difference. Getting the drug filled was a pain since pharmacies don't know how to fill this drug properly… they don’t check the iPledge first before filling the drug, so it screws up the status. I am a bit worried about the long-term side effects and not even sure if the acne really cured me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2012

For Acne "When I was 16, I went on it for only a month, though I was prescribed for 9, on 80 mg a day. I don't like, and regret a lot. While I was on it, I averaged 1-2 nosebleeds a day, sore lips, soreness, blah blah, but that doesn't really bother me that much. But for the first month after the medication, I could NOT get an erection, just like that. No sex drive. I'm back to 50 percent now, but it won't go up anymore."