Generic Accutane - Isotretinoin 10mg, 20mg, 5mg

Accutane Medication

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:38:57 +0000

Accutane (generic name is Isotretinoin) is a medication that reduces the amount of oil produced by oil glands in skin and promotes the renovation of skin.

Accutane is indicated for the treatment of nodular acne. As a rule, Accutane is used when other medicines or antibiotic medications brought no results.

Accutane is indicated for some other medical conditions as well.

One should know before the use of this medication that it can provoke severe and dangerous for life birth defects, so it should be not used during pregnancy. Women should discuss with the health provider the effective methods of contraception before starting the treatment with Accutane and have pregnancy tests on the regular basis during the use of this medication. Even one dose of this medication can cause severe congenital malformation in baby. Stop taking Accutane medication and let your doctor know in case you have unprotected sex, if your period is late to exclude the possibility you are pregnant.

It is not known whether Isotretinoin passes into breast milk. Do not take Accutane without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Don’t use any vitamin supplements that contain vitamin A while you are treating with Accutane. One should not donate blood during the treatment with Accutane and after the treatment cessation for about 30 days.

Accutane can’t be bought without the prescription as this medication should be used with a big caution and only if your medical provider decides to recommend it for your case. This drug is available under a special program known as iPLEDGE. Don’t buy this drug online at a random pharmacy without being registered in this program.

This drug should not be used in patients allergic to isotretinoin or to parabens. Speak with your doctor about other health conditions that you have, including: history of depression or mental disorders, heart disease, high cholesterol or triglycerides levels, liver disorder, osteoporosis or other bone problems, an intestinal disorder, diabetes, asthma, an eating disorder

How “cured” is acne after Accutane?

admin — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:37:13 +0000

When I started on the Accutane, I had been seeing my dermatologist for a year under other treatments. When we started my Accutane treatment, I was under the impression that there would be no pimples, blemishes, or spots on my face at all for one year. Now, with 15 days left on my treatment, I have experienced one of my worst breakouts ever. It is slightly discoraging– if you’ve finished your treatment, what is your acne like now? Thanks,

Karyn

Male Side Effects

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:33:33 +0000

My wife and I are trying to have a baby and my dermatologist wants to put me on Accutane. I don’t have real bad acne – mainly on my back. I know women should not take Accutane if they are trying to get pregnant. Could any harm come to a fetus if the father is taking Accutane?

Thanks for any replies.

I just went back to the dermatologist..

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:28:58 +0000

for the first time in years. I am 28 and have been dealing with acne since I was 12. It worsened as
I reached my late teens / early 20s and I continue to have flare ups. I have been on Antibiotics and
Sulfur pills, as well as many different topical medications. I hate taking the antibiotics because I have
allergies and sinus problems, which commonly lead to infections – now Amoxicillan doesn’t work at all for me
anymore when I get an infection…I am tired of taking pills for stuff and becoming immune to them. This trip,
the dermatologist mentioned Accutane as an option, but said she wants to see what happens after 6 weeks
on Minocycoline and a topical sulfur medication. I have done this before and not had success, but I will
try it again. If it happens to help, I really do not want to stay on antibiotics for years. I am already
thinking about and researching Accutane and the side effects. I fear the liver problems and high cholesterol
issues, as well as the dryness issue…I am always thirsty, using lip balm, and lotion due to taking AllegraD
(the decongestant part causes dryness). I may need to stop taking the decongestant and have also heard that
many people can’t wear contacts…I have worn contacts since I was 11….glasses would be yet another
adjustment / change. I have not heard about sun exposure yet, however I am thinking you need to be careful in
the sun when using it. I also understand that it gets worse before better – some of the postings in this site
seem to say that. Another option I have heard of is to simply try going on the pill – Orthotrycycoline or one
of those..Have you heard that could help a great deal? Another option my Dr. mentioned briefly is a
topical Accutane – she said most people stop it because it is so painful – the company swears it should not
do that…Neither pharmacist I asked has heard about the topical either.. One pharmacist did the Accutane
pills 8 years ago and her skin looks just beautiful…flawless. She was very happy with her treatment and
mentioned it is just most important to not get pregnant.. and to carry chapstick at all time.

If you can please settle any concerns or answer any of my questions, I would appreciate it. I plan to do research on
the net to learn more…I have awhile before I need to decide, but I want to begin gathering info and
thinking about it now.. Also, are you aware if there is really a 97% success rate for the treatment?

Thank you for your assistance.

Accutane Side Effects

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 13:23:30 +0000

If anyone would like to discuss Accutane side effects please let me know. I
think there are more bad than good.