Author Topic: Accutane (Read 2502 times)

skipope007 · « **on:** April 13, 2008, 06:27:20 PM »

As far as I know it's cool to ask this on here otherwise I apologize in advance for asking. I really need to get a prescription for my acne when I go on and was wondering if anyone had a source they could share with me to but the stuff. I guess if you're prescribed it by a doc then you gotta get blood work done every 30 days and I don't have the time or patience to deal with that shit. So let me know if you know where I can grab!

Beener · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:57:27 PM »

I shower twice a day wiht dishsoap...that helps.

vinnyvee · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2008, 12:39:04 PM »

Quote from: skipope007 on April 13, 2008, 06:27:20 PM

As far as I know it's cool to ask this on here otherwise I apologize in advance for asking. I really need to get a prescription for my acne when I go on and was wondering if anyone had a source they could share with me to but the stuff. I guess if you're prescribed it by a doc then you gotta get blood work done every 30 days and I don't have the time or patience to deal with that shit. So let me know if you know where I can grab!

The last time I legitimately tried to get a script for 'tane, it was a joke.
They have gone overboard w/the risk to benefit ratio so the insurance companies came down on the manufacture which in turn have physicians getting "selective"
At the time proably later 06 I was looking at running at least TWO 90 trials of regular prescribed acne meds ie; creams, pills.
Then after that I could be prescribed a 4 week (30) day supply. After which labs were to be done followed by blah, blah......

The thing is everyone is different. In the past for me Accutane worked best at a min of 12 weeks at 40mg a day. Kept any flare ups at bay for a long time. So you can see by going the Doc route, it was a lengthy and costly endevour.
And yes I have had plenty of pannels in the past and never had over the top levels from 'tane usage.

Overload · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2008, 01:07:23 PM »

i used 50mg Accutane for 6 months a few years ago and it did help quite a bit. but it was a major pain in the ass to get the doctor to give it to you. i had to try "every" other option out there before he would let me try accutane. it dried the shit out of my eyes and lips to the point i couldn't wear contacts anymore and i had to use chapstick every few hours. a few months after i quit using it all my acne came back so it was a waste of time...

There is hope...a close friend of mine told me to take Benedryl allergy tabs before i went to bed each night. i took 1 tab every night for a few weeks and my acne literally disappeared "completely". then i would take one tab every other night and the acne was gone for good until the end of my cycle.

both of these experiences were while i was "on" cycle and I've always had acne during every cycle. the only time in my life that i was on AAS and acne free was when i was taking benedryl for about 4 months...no side effects from benedryl from what i could tell.

just my .02

PS - you can order accutane from other countries without a script.

clrz1000 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2008, 03:45:02 PM »

yup OVERLOD is right on. if you go too a dermitologist they will have you doing all kinds of topical
CRAP and mild orals first. and that will eat up 4 to 6 months of try this and try that?
I get mine in mexico. $110.00 fo 30 tabs @ 20 mgs.
I take 0ne a day. Its a low dose but it will keep acne away while on.
good luck. LATER

England_1 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2008, 11:23:25 PM »

I wouldn't use accutane without being under a doctor's supervision. You can lose your vision as it competes for vitamin A and it's also hard on the liver.

theworm · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:11:28 AM »

2 things about accutane:
1. do not use while you are on a cycle!!! bad idea
- use panoxyl bar 5 % (OTC)

2. the magic word to say to your dermatologist is "scarring"
- accutane is indicated for scarring acne, so say its scarring and you want it. many times they hear this and give it to ya.
- or shit, just lie and say your PCP gave you doxy/retin-a/ etc and nothing has worked, and u need the tane.

Overload · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:28:13 AM »

Why is it a bad idea to use during cycle?

Just curious.

theworm · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:29:52 AM »

it is very toxic to the liver,

plus it raises TGs through the roof... hence all the blood work required.

not a good combo if on roids.

Luv2Hurt · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2008, 04:32:58 AM »

Quote from: theworm on April 17, 2008, 09:29:52 AM

it is very toxic to the liver,

plus it raises TGs through the roof... hence all the blood work required.

not a good combo if on roids.

Thank God someone finally said this. Plus the stuff has been strongly linked to suicide and depression, thats why all the controls. Do not take this garbage its worse than the sickness. Has anyone here read the warnings that come with it?

theworm · « **Reply #10 on:** April 18, 2008, 01:04:02 PM »

yeah, suicide is controversial, but many experts says it even higher in those using roids..

also, it has been linked to calcified tendons (DISH), and joint aches and pains...

Luv2Hurt · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2008, 01:35:59 PM »

Quote from: theworm on April 18, 2008, 01:04:02 PM

yeah, suicide is controversial, but many experts says it even higher in those using roids..

also, it has been linked to calcified tendons (DISH), and joint aches and pains...

No I dont think they say roids is higher for suicide, although some try and blame the roids for whatever. If you read the package insert for Accutane even the manufacture says there is a risk of suicide associated with it. Suicide is not indicated anywhere for gear.

http://www.rocheusa.com/products/accutane/

Hit the link to prescribing info.

theworm · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2008, 01:54:01 PM »

your missing the point.

suicide is a risk of accutance, but add other hormones to it and many experts (their opinions) say it may increase. you will never see just opinions on the package insert.

smiley · « **Reply #13 on:** April 23, 2008, 07:05:38 PM »

Quote from: theworm on April 17, 2008, 09:29:52 AM

it is very toxic to the liver,

plus it raises TGs through the roof... hence all the blood work required.

not a good combo if on roids.

Actually, I am on accutane at the moment. I spoke to my doctor and apparently if the patients acne is bad enough dermatologists will out the patient on steroids along with accutane.

theworm · « **Reply #14 on:** April 24, 2008, 01:38:51 PM »

must not be a dermatologist....who is it, a PCP?

NEOFARQ · « **Reply #15 on:** April 25, 2008, 07:44:58 AM »

I'm on cycle and I use a very mild dosage of Accutane that I got over the net. I take about 30 mg. a week. I've heard it's only effective at dosages of 80 mg. plus. The small dosage seems to work very well. It does cause depression. I feel that the 24-36 hrs. following the dose I'm aggrevated and depressed. Tanning and showering with Nuetrogena body wash does wonders to keep your skin clear as well.

skipope007 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 25, 2008, 12:03:19 PM »

NEOFARQ you only take 30 mg once a WEEK? If that's the case I gotta pick some up I thought it was that much everyday.

smiley · « **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2008, 12:42:49 PM »

Quote from: NEOFARQ on April 25, 2008, 07:44:58 AM

I'm on cycle and I use a very mild dosage of Accutane that I got over the net. I take about 30 mg. a week. I've heard it's only effective at dosages of 80 mg. plus. The small dosage seems to work very well. It does cause depression. I feel that the 24-36 hrs. following the dose I'm aggrevated and depressed. Tanning and showering with Nuetrogena body wash does wonders to keep your skin clear as well.

30mg a week and your getting those side effects? I think maybe your putting too much thought into it. The way accutane works is you start at a low dosage (normal starting dosage is 30-40mg) then you move ur way up. second month 80mg or 90mg. then from there depending on your weight the dr. either goes up or stays where it is. my weight is 130. eventually ill be taking 120mg's of accutane.ts hard to believe u are seeing any results and having the worst side effects just from ONE 30mg of accutane a week.

skipope007 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 26, 2008, 02:56:33 PM »

I need some clarification on the doseing you guys are referring to. Is this weekly or daily at 30 mg to 120 mg?

Please give me your feedback! Thanks

smiley · « **Reply #19 on:** April 26, 2008, 03:11:23 PM »

Quote from: skipope007 on April 26, 2008, 02:56:33 PM

I need some clarification on the doseing you guys are referring to. Is this weekly or daily at 30 mg to 120 mg? Please give me your feedback! Thanks

Accutane is taken once a day. Dosage goes up every month. Amount of MG stop when it gets close to your body weight. ALso, on accutane your body gets super sensitive to sunlight/tanning beds so you have to stay away from that all together until you are completely off accutane otherwise, you're going to be peeling & trust me it's not attractive. You're already have dry skin from the drug. Tanning will make it worse. No waxing or laser hair removal. It can cause sever burns and scarring.

FrenchFrie · « **Reply #20 on:** May 07, 2008, 03:47:47 PM »

i had enough of acne probs at 17, did roactuane/acutane for 4 months, worked well, but after 6 months it started again, so i did another 8 months treatment, and never had any acne again ever, it changed my life .

side effects were that i felt depressed and somewhat aggressive/paranoid while on it, but it was the only way to defeat once for all my acnee.

had some stomach pains too while on it, especially in the morning.

But it was worth it, definitly, thanks god, it worked.

efanhowz · « **Reply #21 on:** May 07, 2008, 09:47:25 PM »

its true your dermo will prescribe a bunch of other crap first. but if you are able to get a hold of some i wouldnt even fool around with a low dose. i would start at at least 40 mg per day to completely knock it out. at first i was on low dose but then ended up on a full dose for my weight (180lbs) at 80 mg a day. sides: extremely dry face, lips, eyes, even inside of nose, and vision at night time was a little off at times. BUT ITS WORTH IT! i never felt depressed and you will have 10x more confidence in yourself when u have clear skin. just had to carry lotion and chap stick everywhere.

brendan_192 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 08, 2008, 03:53:02 AM »

i took accutane when i was 17 in highschool, my acne was pretty bd i got up to 80mg a day think was on for bout 6 mths maybe more cant really remember. that was the first thing i ever went on for acne, never used creams or anything before first appt with the derm he just prescribed it to me straight up. after bout 6 mths after coming off acne started comin back, not as bad as before. derm made me use anti-biotics was and some cream, was on that for like 2 years. i hated the shit, creams made my skin worse, dryer, red than acccutane ever did. helped control acne but who the fuck wants to put some shitty cream on every night especially when ur 18 and goin out drinkin etc all the time. bout 9 mths ago convinced the derm to put me back on accutane started out on 20mg day, went up to 40mg now back down to 20mg and have been on that dose for 3 mths. skin is still dry etc but no acne. im suppposed to get blood tests every now and then but over the whole 9 mths ive only gotten 2, i just tell my doc i forgot to get it done he doesnt care and has never really hassled me about it. im in australia though i dont think they are as strict here as US. i got a bllod test after being on 40mg a day of accutane, 80mg stan (oral) and 15ml Ethylestranol (orabolin) and clen, all the while going out every weekend drinking and he said my blood test results were slightly elevated but nothing to be concerned about. by the end of the mth though i had pains on the right side of my abdomen so was thinking my liver was taking a bit of a beating. accutane really is the only thing for acne ive tried all the other shit and it sucks. all this stuff about depression wtf come off it. i think the stats are like 2% experiance depression or some shit, isnt the % of the general population with depression something like that anyway.

Stavios · « **Reply #23 on:** May 08, 2008, 07:29:23 AM »

I wanted to take that shit a few years ago cause I had really bad acne as a teen.
I am glad I didn't use it honnestly, it will go away.

I had some acne back during my first cycle, and it went away with time (tanning did help).
I have a lot of acne scars on the trap because my stupid ex girlfriend kept fucking with the zits because she tought they would go away.

they went away but now I am full of acne scars, stupid bitch $:-\$

Author Topic: Accutane (Read 2502 times)

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