Accutane | Roaccutane | Accutane Side Effects | Isotretinoin Helpful Tips
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- Accutane or Roaccutane. This video is on common side effects of Isotretinoin, tips and tricks to help reduce them.
Whether you call it isotretinoin, roaccutane or Accutane I’m going to give you some helpful tips everyone should know whilst taking it.
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Please remember Adapalene and all retinoids are not recommended for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have sensitive skin you should apply a very little amount of the Adapalene 2-3 times a week and gradually increase usage until you build tolerance for daily use as it can cause dryness when you begin. Always read the information leaflet before using any medication and speak to your healthcare professional.
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Please remember that some of the side effects associated with isotretinoin can be pretty severe which is why before anyone begins taking it, it's always recommend to first read the fact sheet on it by the British association of dermatologists I would recommend everyone to read this fully: www.bad.org.uk/shared/get-file...
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I've included more information on Isotretinoin below, however this is not a detailed list. For more information please visit the following links:
www.nhs.uk/medicines/isotreti...
patient.info/medicine/isotret...
www.leeclinicdermatology.ie/us...
ISOTRETINOIN KEY FACTS:
• Isotretinoin capsules start to work after a week to 10 days.
• Isotretinoin capsules work very well - 4 out of 5 people who use them have clear skin after 4 months.
• If you're a woman, it's very important not to become pregnant while using isotretinoin capsules and for at least 1 month after stopping. This is because isotretinoin can harm an unborn baby.
Isotretinoin capsules are also called by the brand names such as Accutane Roaccutane and Rizuderm.
ADVICE FOR WOMEN
This medicine is likely to harm a baby. It also increases the risk of miscarriage.
If you become pregnant during treatment with isotretinoin capsules, stop taking the capsules and tell your doctor as soon as possible.
It's very important that you do not get pregnant while you're taking isotretinoin capsules. You'll be asked by your doctor to follow strict rules to prevent pregnancy during treatment and for 1 month afterwards.
Before starting treatment with isotretinoin capsules, women who are able to become pregnant must agree to:
•Use at least 1, and ideally 2, reliable methods of contraception for 1 month before starting isotretinoin capsules, and for 1 month after treatment has stopped - the second contraceptive should be a barrier method of contraception (for example, a condom), but you shouldn't use barrier methods on their own
• Have a pregnancy test before, during, and 5 weeks after the end of treatment - some doctors may ask you to have monthly pregnancy tests
Do not breastfeed while you're using isotretinoin capsules. This medicine can get into breast milk and harm your baby.
Do not take isotretinoin capsules if you think you're pregnant, you know you're pregnant, or if you're breastfeeding.
DISCLAIMER:
This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Abraham The Pharmacist has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
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howl.me/cldm3fJfpRJ - Retinoid: Adapalene 0.1% Gel (Available in the US only).
Topical Retinoids are a game-changer when it comes to pimples or acne treatment. They help decrease pore obstruction, decrease inflammation and decrease oil production while increasing skin cell turnover which helps prevent new acne bumps.
Don't waste your money on any retinoid. You should go for Adapalene 0.1% which is a topical Retinoid that’s FDA approved for acne treatment and available to buy over the counter if you’re watching in the US. Anywhere else in the world its prescription only, so speak to your healthcare professional.
Please remember Adapalene and all retinoids are not recommended for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have sensitive skin you should apply a very little amount of the Adapalene 2-3 times a week and gradually increase usage until you build tolerance for daily use as it can cause dryness when you begin. Always read the information leaflet before using any medication and speak to your healthcare professional.
If you’re about to go on acutane just remember to keep Carmex on you at all times and drink lots of water. I went on acutane for 7 months and went from pimples the size of quarters to a completely clear face so just hang in there.
Thank you for this comment. I keep reading people getting "the worst breakout ever" comment taking accutane. My face no need any more ugly pimples... My first appointment will be next wed. Hope my skin clear up soon
yipeeyaya good luck
@@biggiecheese3188 thanks. But i'm still very worry of the "get worst before it gets better" phrase. Zzzzz
yipeeyaya It might get a little worse in the beginning but it will be worth it at the end
Thank you for the encouragement I’m kind of scared but everyone is saying it’s worth it so I’m putting my trust in my doctors and those who’ve actually tried it 😬😬😬
I’ve been on accutane for 3 months and I have officially become a dried up crusty raisin with back pain lol
Cashew Nut the inside of my nose gets dry and scabby and bleeds when I blow it :/ my arms and hands get blisters and the sides of my mouth are torn from being dry so eating spicy stuff stings. I’ve also been prone to infections and sickness way more than I was before. But my face is totally clear and gorgeous now
Do you still have back pain?
@@nekkobat6876 I've been on it for one month been so so dry, eyes are dry my hands are getting cuts in them I am prone to ezcema tho. And lower pains are so so bad for me
@@nekkobat6876 have you seen any improvement in your acne?
Its better than being a greaseball
Scratch that eight glass of water a day myth and start drinking 32 glass of water per 12 hours lol
Nah seriously drink a lot of water
you don't actually need to drink more water than the average person when you take accutane, you should just drink to thirst
Dude I’ve been so much thirstier than I was before, it’s wild. I’ve been drinking a water bottle every half hour
@@nekkobat6876 yeaaa me to , when i started this cure at first 10d nothing happened but at day 15 shittt broo i was so fucking thirsty 😂😂😂
I have Hormonal acne problem but thanks to *AcneCureOnline. Com* That helps me to get rid of that...Recommended.....
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I literally owe my life to this treatment. I was super depressed and hade an extreme lack of self confidence due to many factors but mostly my acne that I dealt with for years. Suicidal thoughts every night type shit. Lied to my doctor when she asked if I had depression (cos apparently they think isotretinoin causes depression) so I could take this stuff and within a year my skin was clear (still some scarring but fuck it still way better than what I was dealing with before). I don’t like thinking about what-ifs but I do have a feeling I wouldn’t be here today anymore if I didn’t finally take it when I did. So if anyone is on the fence about it, do it. There is nothing more important in life than your looks and self confidence.
Today is my day one 🤞🏼 and i am nervous but your comment comforted me
Literally the same. My school life was fucked. It’s such a shame I didn’t find accutane sooner - but it’s a fucking miracle drug IMO.
@@AnkitaSchouhan seriously, it’s worth it.
@@mra2zee yes 🙌🏼 can see a major difference in just 2 weeks.
Im so happy for you now my turn have had since i eas 17 im 30 now
I found from using accutane, the dry lips are best solved by using caramax, it's the best at moisturizing lips. Do it before you go to bed and in the morning and just reapply throughout the day.
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AbrahamThePharmacist 18 months ago i have done tab oratane treatment for 03 months, but now i hv mild acne again, can i start tab oratane treatment again? Tablets are not available in pakistan,now oratane capsules are available. Its soft gelitan capsule,plz give me your kind opinion,thnx
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How about normal Vaseline?
I agree Carmex works for my lips. I was using chapstick, Vaseline, and Aquafora did they did nothing.
I’m on month 2 Accutane and it really cleared my skin from acne I’m so happy with it the only side effect I have is dry lips.
yes me too,can I ask u a question while I was using the Accutane treatment,I am now on 2 mounths using it but does Accutane makes the hair fall out
Rabbit Fox yes I had sever hair fall but I lowered my dosage now I’m in 20mg and it works well
@@zainabatlas5518 I am using Accutane 20mg,from the 1st day,now I am using it for about 1month and 2 weeks,I guess that my doctor will suggest to me to use it again for another month,and thank u sooooooo much for replying to my comment,because I was so worried about my hair,I knew that the Accutane it is causing my hair to fall but I was not sure would the hair come out again,🤗😍
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I saw my dermatologist when I was 15 or 16, and I used to get cystic acne breakouts. My face was pretty red and sensitive. My dermatologist would drain my cysts and they just kept coming back. She recommended I try Accutane and it dried my face and lips out. It caused my cystic acne to get puss filled and after my skin had time to get used to it, I started clearing up. I would always be shy and cover my breakouts with my hands and foundation. My face was super sensitive as it needed time to heal up. I'd say by the 6th month, my face had healed. I always thought I would have crater scars from my cystic acne but I never did, thankfully! I would recommend Accutane to anyone dealing with severe and uncontrollable breakouts. It completely changed my high school years. I never had any cystic acne since I took Accutane. It's life changing.
hi! i badly wanted to try isotret but my mom wouldnt let me cause of our history with depression, and i was recently diagnosed with anxiety attacks. im taking tretinoin for almost 3 months now, but i think it does nothing to my skin aside from sensitivity, itchiness, and more pimples.
Hey I’m thinking after starting it .. is there some concerns I should about ?
Your acne come back after accurate
Do u have any child?
Was it 10mg or 20mg?
I've been on accutane for a week now and I'm so excited to finally start seeing results! gonna be posting updates on my channel.
2003 Kid so far I only have dry lips but nothing major
David M thanks man I was already prepared before I took my first pill. Stocked up on aqua phor and lotions lol
@David M so I have a question I recently started taking them last week I'm 16 im on 20mg I'm taking them for 4 days now and so far I haven't noticed anything except dry lips not that much tho and the question is when am I gonna start noticing results 🙁because right now I feel like like nothing has changed
Dany Casas I’m on it too but it’s only been like 13 days, hows it gone for you ?
Samira Islam it does help, at least for me, my hyperpigmentation has definitely cooled down ever since I’ve been using it tremendously, but it’s still noticeable. But then again, I’ve only been on accutane for a month and like 2 weeks. Overall, it has helped, a lot, but hasn’t completely cured it, yet.
I am a pharmacist from Hong Kong and I appreciate your effort on making so many videos on the medical knowledge! Respect!
Thank you 😊
Accutane can buy any pharmacy? Im here in hongkong
咁癲
What dose should we take in begining
Dry and itchy scalp - use head and shoulders shampoo for itchy scalp, works wonders
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David M i got that scratching and bleeding before I started accutane 😂😂 and no shampoo or conditioner works at all
David M yeah I’ve tried those products and even a super strong anti dandruff from my doctor and it’s gotten worse with every time I try to fix it
David M and yeah ik I only wash my hair twice to not dry it the fuck out or else
I honestly thought I’m going insane when my scalp became very dry in just a week
A thin layer of vitamin E oil from a capsule really helped me with dry lips
I watched this video just cause the guy was too good at explaining.
You should be an actor or a model MAN . . .👌👌
Thank you 😊 You're too kind
Why I found him so funny 😂 he is making a kind of serious video but the way of how he stands up and speaks sounds so funny in a good way 😉
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Autumn Rain laughter is the best medicine
Brian Tung indeed 😁😁
LOL I agree
To all who are too afraid for side effects to start accutane: I'm on roaccutane week 5 and honestly so far the best choice I made. I was prepared for the worst, but somehow my skin, which has been suffering from acne for 7 years (cystic, blackheads, oily skin), already started to improve after two weeks. I am very lucky I did not experience a purge (not yet atleast). After 4 weeks I don't have any cystic acne anymore but only get the usual smalls pimples. I did take doxycycline before, but this did not really improve my skin. Now I have soft skin, my blackheads start to disappear, no new cyctic pimples (I used to get one every day) but a lot of scarring left. Only side effect I have noticed so far is dry lips. I have a lot of months left to reach accumulative dosis but I am sure it will be more than worth it afterwards. So, my advice is to just try it out! I was always afraid to take it but my skin has not looked as good as it does today in years. Also, use aquaphor and rosehip oil by the ordinary to prevent dryness!
Currently finishing up my final month of Doxycycline and I've still been getting some acne, although not as severe as before. I think I might have to go on Accutane and from the way you described your acne being, sounds very similar to mine. How has the Accutane treatment been going for you?
Does accutane remove dark spots?
Does it remove the scars?
@@fernandoestevez8565 nigga I don’t kno
I'm about to start roaccutane i have had acne for 3 years i just hope i dont purge to bad and have at least mild side effects i was just wondering has your skin cleared up and has it stayed clear(if you have stopped using roaccutane)
Your skin will become EXTREMELY sensitive. I’ve been on accurate for 6 months and I accidentally switched up a facial cleanser (for showers) with a regular moisturizer. I was red as a tomato for at least 5 days and some of my acne came back (it went away duhh). Just make sure you’re careful with your skin.
Very helpful info thank you. Avoiding creamy barrier dealing lotions is the one thing I don’t agree with. ... The acid mantle on the surface of the face needs to be soothed while accutane or tret cause dryness & potentially extreme sensitivity.
Avoid taking too much sweet food and alcohol. It raises your cholesterol levels. Can be bad for pancreas if too high. Liver may also reject the medication. Early blood tests are a must.
I'm about to be on accutane and I've been worried about some of the serious side effects that comes with it but after reading some of the comments I feel more confident.
I just started too. I couldn't sleep last night for some reason but other than I've only had dry skin
same here! I’m starting mine tomorrow. I was actually terrified, but doing some more research and hearing other people’s stories made me feel a lot better.
Thank you for information especially those who require this. Well you do so much for others. Your amazing. Thank you Abraham.
Hi Patricia I hope you are well. Thanks for the awesome comment as always. By the way did you see my last responding to comments video I responded to your comment. th-cam.com/video/TW7vtqjfx1Q/w-d-xo.html
Just finished my 5th and final month on accutane! Only suffered from chapped lips (aquaphor is a must)! In love w my skin now🥰
Im happy for you!
Please did you take 1 (20mg) tablet a day or 2 tablets a day? Just got mine but I’m not sure of the dosage
Do you still suffer from the dry lips?
@@yorubasamurai3109 two doses. And how is it going? Will be glad to hear from u
Has it returned back to you, i hope it didnt!
Thanks Abraham, loved the background music in this one 👌
Glad you like it :) thanks for commenting :)
Very useful video for those suffering with acne and using accutane.
Thanks Joseph hope you are well my good sir :)
@@AbrahamThePharmacist yes sir I am doing good and I daily enjoy teaching pharmacology to pharmacy students and use your videos as teaching aid.
Such a good video! Very useful info in it for accutane users!
Thank you 😊
@@AbrahamThePharmacist I would like to use accutane but I'm not sure how to ask my dermatologist about getting put on it. I don't want to be turned down because I'm tired of the acne and hyperpigmentation I've had since elementary school and I'm 21. I've been put on Epiduo in middle school, and doxycycline last year some time and it hasn't worked. After I ran out, the acne would come right back (not that it even left, anyway). My dermatologist put me on something else that I can't remember but I started having GI issues. After that, he told me to just see him once a year which isn't good enough for me and my problem wasn't solved. Also, he didn't tell me what kind of acne I have or why I've had it for so long. Our appointments never lasted longer than 10 mins. I just want something that will work.
@@AbrahamThePharmacist I am suffering from erectile dysfunction after the usage of accutane,isotretinoin ,is it permanent or temporary?
I used Accutane, but it all came back about 5 months later. I'm on my 2nd round of it and OOOH BOY it's kicking my ass. I'm experiencing almost every single major side effect...dry skin, scalp, nose, hands, headaches, joint pain, back pain, mood swings, depression, etc. I'm on my last month so cross your fingers I won't have to get back onto Accutane a 3rd time...Great video! I used a lot of the same tips. One tip my doc told me was to put Vaseline/Aquaphor inside my nose overnight if the dryness was bad. AQUAPHOR IS YOUR BEST FRIEND. I don't know of anything else that moisturized me as well as that. Good luck to everyone on their skin journey!
how r you doing now?
Just a tip for everyone who's having a lot of pain in their knees, back, and other joints: drink at least 2 liters of water a day. And even if you don't believe me, just try it for 2 days in a row and I promise you it's gone. I once saw it in a random video on TikTok, and it has helped me so much!!!
Thank you very much. I will try this.
Glad I read this. My shoulder joint is in excruciating pain right now.
had acne for like 6 years now went to dermatologist twice now i'm going to go the third time and tell them to give me accutane can't wait to start using something that actually works.
I'm 26 and only started getting severe acne when I turned 19. I'm 4 weeks into my dose and I already can feel and notice a difference and it's amazing. I've got pretty chapped lips right now but it pales in comparison to the benefits. I get really intense cystic acne on my face that would be unbearably painful (pulsing pain and agitation without even having to touch my face) and now it's completely gone. First time in my life since 19 that I've had a few solid weeks of painfree acne and it's beautiful. I'm still getting a odd white head but I haven't had a cyst for two weeks now!
Thanks for sharing your story :D My acne got worse last year but thankfully I met with a dermatologist who recommended I start accutane. Hopefully next month I am able to start my medication which won't be easy but really worth it. So excited to finally have my skin properly heal.
@@dxniela03 How is it going?! I'm on month 3 and a bit and I've been completely clear skinned. I've literally only had one pimple and it was because of work I had a bunch of mud on my fave and couldn't clean myself until I got home. I couldn't be happier with my results. I also don't have any side effects so far, I know some people complain about achey joints and backs but I'm all good.
I'm 27 started isotretinoin cleared up in a month
Hi. How are you bro? Are you well? Have you got acne now? Or ...
Update?
I am on it and my scalp was so itchy and flaky but I went to lush and bought their soak and float bar, it has my scalp back to normal! I just use the shampoo bar first and then my normal shampoo and conditioner afterwards! I HIGHLY recommend it it’s amazing
David M yeah it does I just personally couldn’t stand the smell aha
I read the paper with the side effects, its horendous
Is it best to bring in tretinoin creams/gels once the treatment is over to prevent relapse?
Just started accutane. My face looks horrible and everyone keeps asking what happened. Glad I came across this video !
Glad you found the information helpful
How's it going??
has it been going better?
@@eshajain7915 my face is so much better. Thank you for asking, I do still experience darkening of my skin but I think by winter my complexion should be back since it’s summer now. I have one more month left guys!!!!
@@user-nn5rp7jw2h way better !! I’m glad I got over the purging stage, I think that was probably the toughest part.
I have been on Accutane for a month now! I haven’t see to much results yet, but my skin and lips are very dry so at list I know the medication is doing it’s job!!
Lemon Boi update?
Fred Barker my skin is doing amazing !!!! I’m so so happy!!!
Fred Barker there is still redness and I get some spots but noting like I use to! I’ll be on it for another 3 months and then kk my acne should be goon !
Lemon Boi I’m glad that your skin is better. I feel the only thing that might save me is accutane, as all teenage ages I had fine skin (maybe a couple spots but nothing much) but during the last few months when I’ve been 19 and turned 20 I broke out like crazy.
I never used to have a skincare routine either so I doubt that’s going to sort my skin out now
Fred Barker you could be having an allergic reaction , you can get new ones at anytime, so go to ur doctor probs and cheak that out! Accutane is a very harsh drug and I would be lying if I said it has been easy! Make sure u have good people surrounding you and are prepared for ur skin to get a bit worse befour it gets better! I believe in you tho if I can do it you can do it !
Hi Mr. Abraham, i know patients can't do laser procedures while on isotretinoin but would they be able to do ultrasonic cavitation on say the abdominal area?? Thank you for any feedback!
I just started a week ago. Just now realized how much more water I need to drink. And I was getting huge nose bleeds these last few days until I started taking care of the dry nose. Hope everything goes well.
Any update? Im on my 3rd day and nothing happened yet
@@nhojdan1.037 update?
I had no idea what the side effects were, and had to discontinue after a few months. I started getting some side effects like bloodshot eyes, pains in my organs, suicidal tendencies, dry face and throat. Now going to go get checked for high cholesterol since that's another side effect. Mind you I'm pretty healthy haven't drank or smoke in over 4 years, I drink lots of water, and workout so this came as a shock how I was feeling.
What was your dose??
I began taking Accutane one month ago and will continue for a full course of six months. During the first month, I took 20mg per day, and now in the second month, I have increased my dosage to 30mg for the remainder of the course. In the first month, I experienced some dryness in my skin, mild joint pain, and a slight dryness in my mouth. However, in the second month, I have noticed that my skin is starting to look more radiant, and I have not had any more acne, except for three that disappeared quickly. Overall, choosing to take Accutane was the best decision I have made.
Did u get those insane side effects?
Any update dude?
I hope this helps someone....I thought I would have to try Accutane but I realized that it was several things, including.... my BB Cream, no kidding, and a GF of mine was using a BB Cream too that was giving her terrible horrible acne until I told her to throw it away and it cleared up. However, it can be metabolic, certain oils my body can't metabolize, such as Olive oil or any fried foods will give me a small pimple usually, but Olive oil will give me really deep, and really terrible cystic acne, also cheap chocolate, because it has wax, and cashews, as well as certain skin products, gave me acne. Testing out foods and oils to see which gave me acne, changing my skincare products and my diet plus being extra hygienic with my pillow covers, and learning seriously to never ever evverrrr touch my face, and take regular pro-biotics cleared it all up forever for me.
Ok, but accutane will help me live like a normal person without getting quarter sized acne :/
That’s your experience some of us have done what you have said and even more ! Yet still deal w it
I am 23 and starting this month. Wish me luck.
Hi, Abraham! Your tips are great, my doctor said the same about keeping my skin hydrated and protected(moisturizer and SPF). Patience is important during this treatment, also. I have experienced photophobia and night dizziness so I'm asking if these are short-term side effects. Thank you! Have a good day!
Thanks for commenting, glad I could help - This is a great question I have another series, 'Responding to your comments' I will do my best to answer this question for you on there . Stay tuned for new health videos every Monday 4pm(GMT), hope you enjoy them too :) Feel free to subscribe and click the 🔔button to stay up to date.
My doc put me on this but didn’t go over side effects and what to do about it. Thank you! 😊
Glad I could help
I am on 40g isotretinoin since 6 weeks and all i have is a dry skin. I was scared by all the negative reviews, however I don’t have any and I am sad I didn’t took it earlier.
Are you suffering from any sexual side effects
Update?
Dry lips, joint, muscle ,backpain and headache is serious from the last couple of days,i'm on my 70 days of Isotretinoin 20mg,and my acne is getting clear up,i uploaded some of my acne Journey
I took this medication when I was 15. Have not had one blackhead or systic pimple since.
I took my 30th pill (40mg) today. Also got my blood work report!
Within a month, my Triglycerides went from 60 to 100mg/dL.
LDL- from 90 to 110 mg/dL.
HA1C- from 5.2 to 5.4%
Total cholesterol is 165 which is normal. And everything else in the blood report is ideal too!
I have a healthy lifestyle. Eat pretty clean, a lot of good fats, moderate protein, low carbs and no sugar at all. exercise 2-3 times a week.
Accutane certainly did raise those levels I mentioned above.
4 more months to go and it'll be alright!
Good luck everyone! 😊💪
What kind exercises did you do?
Can i do exercises with my bodyweight (push ups,pull ups etc.)
Hey man, and how are you? we want update :)
How is life after accutane bro???
@@paatrizianohey man, sorry for the late reply. haha. Everything is back to normal and no acne yet.
Im here bcs I started accutane yesterday! My dermatologist supplied me with a lip balm and 2 moisturizers and a serum to prepare for the extreme dryness. Im happy to finally be on accutane bcs antibiotics dont work on my acne anymore.
same i started just as u ,thats great hope to see results soon
@@nevaeh7015 goodluck to you! Praying this is the last time we will have severe acne 🙏🏼
@@dilahspardi yees hun, thank you good luck to you too ✨
how is it going so far? any side effects? I start next month and so nervous
@@karinanai my skin is improving although it was purging for a few weeks. Everything is dry and i experience a slight back pain due to this medication and i did a blood test it turned out that accutane slightly increased my cholesterol level but nothing on the dangerous side its just that my dermatologist refused to increase my dosage fr this month. All these are considered normal if youre on accutane but thats all from me
Very informative video
Can someone on IUD implant use Isotretinoin?
And also what facial cream can you use for the spot removal while using isotretinoin?
Again,please doctor. Will using isotretinoin make the acne go away forever??
Looking forward to your answer
Clear skin Soon come 🔥🔥
It came
thanks for the advice, I'm about to start my accutane journey. Kinda nervous because I'm an athlete. Probably going to make a video of the transformation!!!
I’m kinda nervous as well, 17 years old and doing track and powerlifting this year. I start taking it within the next few days
Me too! I’m a runner so I’m very scared that it will effect my runs but hopefully not
I have a question🙋♂️🙋🙋♀️
I have taking accutane.
Today I consulted a doctor, he said you could use Vbeam (laser treatment).
Before i have heard that while on accutane, don't use laser treatment. But doc said that recently even if on accutane,you don't take bad affect(more redness etc…).Which do you think is correct?
I have been suffering from tinnitus after stoping the Isotretinoin!
For the first two weeks I was put on 40mg of isotretinoin, my hips would pretty much freeze up once I would lay down and try to sleep. It would be extremely painful to move even the slightest bit, and in order to get moving again, I would have to force myself through the extreme pain to a point where my hip joints would literally *POP!* I endured this for 2-3 days before calling my dermatologist, he told me to stop taking it. My hips slowly went back to normal after about a week and a half from when I stopped taking the isotretinoin. Took a whole month off before going back to see him, he tried putting me on some antibiotic which didn't work. So a month of that and I asked to be put back on isotretinoin but at a lower dose, he put me on 10mg a day, then month after that 20mg (10mg 2x a day), then to 30mg after that (10mg 3x a day), everything was good so far, until recently I developed palpitations!!!! So at the moment my cardiologist asked me to ask my dermatologist if I could take a month off to see if the palpitations stop. Scary stuff, I hope it stops it.
I thought I was the only one experiencing palpitations ! It's so scary felt like my heart is about to jump out of my chest I stopped taking the pill 2 months ago and its going back to normal now thank god
@@thegirlonthemove8465 Glad it's gotten back to normal for you! It really is scary; the thing that really sucks, is that the medication actually helps with my acne, and I can't have it =( . It has been about 2 and a half to 3 weeks off of it now, and the palpitations have seem to have gone away (so far). I originally started Isotretinoin in January of 2019, and the palpitations started back in March. I honestly didn't connect the two until I found a better cardiologist, who helped me connect the dots.
Literally took my first pill today haha
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Good luck i start tomorrow😊
I started a few days ago
4 weeks later, how is it? Is it working?
the doge It is! It’s not perfect of course but the redness is nearly gone and everyday it seems to be getting better :)
Thanks alot for this video❤️
My pleasure 😊
Can I use the nexplanon implant with ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel oral pills while on Accutane?
I ate isotretinoin during 10 months. And now, about 1,5 years later, I’ve started to get breakouts once again. And this freaking affects me badly. I’ve never felt worse both physically and psychologically, but I pushed through 10 months of not only dryness over every centimeter of my body, but I couldn’t exercise because my muscles and joints were unimaginably fragile, I couldn’t drink with my friends for the entire process and the need to always keep the pills and moisturizers with me wherever I went was such a stress factor on me. I lived through hell for almost a year, the dryness in my face and eyes have stayed with me ever since, I’ve also started to shed a lot of hair since I stopped, now I’m starting to believe those are permanent side-effects.
And even though I went through with all of this, and still am going through.. WHY me.. WHAT have I done to deserve this?! Acne doesn’t even run in my family.
It’s a fucking curse
I am afraid also for the permanent side effect 😢
i’m super sorry to hear that.. has it gotten better now and have you talked to your doctor? also, what was your dosage during that time?
@@MrFoodMan66 it comes and goes but no it has not disappeared. I’ve spoken to my doctor which gave me a prescription on a new salve.
I don’t quite remember the dosage since it was some time ago, maybe 80mg / day at the highest point… if that’s normal
Are you doing better? Im on 2 weeks on accutane. i dont feel any side effects and im still working out. I hope this is a gane changer for me. I know how you feel
@@maltehaggkvist8467 jesus christ 80mg is a super high dosage. Like super super. I’m almost sure that you would have got the same positive effects with 40 or even 20 mg per day and it would have really scaled down the side effects. It’s actually really weird that your doctor wrote you a such a high dosage. I’m a 80kg male and my doctor wrote me a 10mg which is really low so now she wants to up it to 20 and she thinks that it will do the job without too many side effects.
Any body on Accutane, have trouble with it affecting work life? Are the side affects bare able or do you guys need extra time off work some days?
anyone have any good painkiller brand recommendations for joint/back pain??
Can you comment on the more serious side effects? How common do you see patients with them?
it caused me dry eye syndrome and now i am taking treatment to improve it from last 2 years with low results
This seems to be a very common permanent side effect, and yet it isn't mentioned enough. This poison should be banned.
About to start accutane I’m scared but excited!!
I started yesterday
@@pakizabibi1071 I started yesterday as well.. Fingers crossed
Any results anyone??
@@Zain-ep4mg yup it has worked tremendously.. All my active acne is gone within 1.5 months.. Only scars are left
8.9M views yup!! A lot of my acne has gone down and I too am just dealing with mostly scars but I still get some pimples just less than what I had but it has helped a lot!!
For all those suffering from chapped lips and nose bleeds.. try massaging your belly button area with coconut oil/ olive oil or clarified butter everyday.. it's great
Thank you!
after waiting since October 2019 for a referral to dermatology (complicated by my history of mental health issues and of course 'rona), I've taken my first tablet today! My two younger sisters who have had courses of isotretinoin for their persistent and aggressive acne, and now its my turn. I'm so sick of hating my face and upper body everytime I see it so hopefully this will help 🤞
Upload?
I'm using the Bates Method on a daily basis to improve my eye sight which includes up to 5 minutes of direct sunlight exposure to my face everyday the method is used. Is this safe if I have SPF 20 from Tiege Hanley's am moisturizer?
Also, is it safe to be using any skin care products other than face wash and face moisturizer?
what was the dosage in mg?
@@Bull904 I did not take accutane yet.
6 months in, 2 months left, from my experience my anger spikes a lot more and to little things, dryness and sunburns are my side effects, hooked up with a girl and my friend downstairs decided not today, also can be a side effect whilst on the drug.
And what should you use for dry skin inside the nose?
I start accutane in a month and im so excited because ive strugled with acne since i was 13 (im almost 18 now). I wouldn't say my acne is horrible but its pretty bad.. and sometimes its worse, sometimes its better. Ive tried everything, from curology to proactive to dermatologist perscriptions to cetaphil etc. my skin has always been so sensitive and cant handle anything without breaking out. i tried out makeup a while ago because all my friends wear it and it just made me break out too. acne literally shatters my self confidence, and ive been working on myself so much but my acne never seems to go away and its really affecting me now. i hope accutane works for me.. im just rlly scared about the side effects but i have friends who went on accutane and it completely cleared their skin. fingers crossed :)
update?
Daniel 20 days till i start!!
@@jomanahelal8219 what happened to your skin?
@@jomanahelal8219 update?
Update? Hope it went well
Hello beautiful ❤️ Love you And Happy to see you😍❤️
Thanks for commenting, glad you liked it :)
12 March 2021 - DAY 1, 40mg one pill!
This stuff works, legit. All I got was dry lips and a bit higher cholesterol.
Aston Kruger I’m using it currently and see no notable changes so far. I’m on the second month. When did it start working for you?
@@spam9361 For me, my acne started disappearing about 1 months in. I'm currently on my 5th month of taking it. I do get nose bleeds, which is about the worst thing that's happened. Watch your cholesterol when taking this!
DO NOT drink alcohol or get pregnant on this! Keep lip balm with you at all times. Have eye drops by your bed for use in the morning. As the dose Increases you may have aches and pains, have some painkillers at the ready. Finally - if your skin is so bad that you have committed to go through this then these side effects are a minor blip in relation to the rest of your life. Do what you are comfortable with ❤️❤️❤️
Can you tell me what is the purpose of having eye drops?
@@washmaqureshi it dries your out, mine would be really hard to open in the morning
@@missdoglover1644 can you tell me if someone faces blurr vision?
Day 5 on it, 40mg so far feeling good
hey im thinking abt starting, hows it coming along?
@@elijahurley its a really intense pill man. Make it your last last option. I'm still in on it, and it's not a good time haha
Samescape dang bro im sorry to hear. im not one to speak since i haven’t taken it yet, but from what ive seen so far, beautiful face results will happen. praying for you man hope it gets better. thank you so much for the info
@@sammariofan hey how are you doing?
Does accutane - ‘roaccutane’ in New Zealand - potentially induce lifelong irritable bowel syndrome?
Thanks a lot I use isotretinoin since 5 days and for now only my nose is dry and I have a bit pain in muscles.. but i have to be patient and I now I will get better.
Thanks for sharing
Anyone else feel extreme tiredness even with sleeping 9+ hours every night and multiple naps during the day?
Yeah same I feel dead all the time lmao but it’s definitely a common side effect
Yes😩
Literally been on it for 5 days . I’m paying attention to the difference in my body , so far not many yet . I’m starting get dry a little , so far thats it . I pray this works for me 🥺
Did you get prescribed the medication? Can you ask for it from a doctor / dermatologist? X
You can only get the med from a dermatologist
how did it go???
@@_amybrown sorry I’m 5 months late . But yes you have to get it from the dermatologist, it’s process in order to take it . Especially for females we need blood work and pregnancy test and have to answer questions every month
@@markjohnston712 yes. It’s a very serious medication
Great video👌🏼
Thanks Negin hope you are well :)
Thanks Abraham i'm fine and will be better after my exams :)
Hey can you please tell me .. Can we take this medicine without any doctor's prescription??? From india
I have been using accutane for almost 4 months now its amazing my acne has cleared a great deal.. The problem is my skin is not even.. It has black patches is there anything you can recommend?
At what mg?
Gonna be doing Accutane round 2 showing beginning and end subscribe
Going to begin my journey tomorrow morning. School is next week. I have soccer in one of the hottest summers I’ve felt. *my skin better be ready*
Thanks for sharing
Can I use blue or red led light therapy while on accutane?
Hey Abraham, great video thanks for all those useful tips! ❤️🤗 I am in my mid 30s and suffer from PCOS, due to which I developed painful hormonal cyctic acne all over my Jawline band and chin. I never had acne troubles until now! Can I start off myself on Accutane?! Also I plan to conceive in coming 6-8 months period. Is it safe to start Accutane now?!
Please dont. If you plan to conceive, accutane is the worst you could do. This is why it is heavily regulated and you have to be on 2 different types of birth control because it will cause defects on the fetus if you do get pregnant while on it.
@@leonorarudaj4157 : Thank you so much for the information, I haven't started Accutane. I was really skeptical ergo decided to skip it.
I did two rounds of Accutane. My top side effects were
1.) dry skin especially lips
2.) joint soreness
3.) eye stye’s!!!
4.) depression
Same here ☹️
They don’t want me to take it cuz I’m already depressed
@@TheBlackpirate30 come out of depression first. Otherwise stop taking this medication ☹️
Ayesha Sadiq you don’t think I should risk it? I’ve gotten the medication before and then never took it cuz I got scared again
iGoHam personally I took it while depressed but I was also on anti-depression medication which helped. Bottom line is, if you believe your mental state of mind is healthy and in a good place and you can handle it then take it otherwise wait because it can be a mentally and physically debilitating drug
How long does it take to get side affects, I’m on week 3 and haven’t a side effect
How long do I have to be on Accutane?
Is my skin still very sensitive to the sun even after finishing the treatment or quitting?
I'm in my 3rd month treatment of oratane (isotretinoin 10mg). Just gotten my blood test with few parameters out of range. I've never have this issue before. So quite unsure if this is the effect from consuming oratane as I didn't do blood test before treatment.
1. Uric acid 0.34mmol/l (almost exceed the normal range)
2. Total cholesterol 5.4mmol/l
3. Non-HDL 3.7mmol/l
4. LDL 3.1mmol/l
5. Urine pH 6.0
First 2month daily consumption and starting 3rd month in alternate day. I don't really suffer severe dryness probably because with at least 1.5L water daily and prescribed face wash, moisturizer and sunscreen from dermatologist.
I feel chest pain once on 2nd month, other time I feel body soreness especially just before and after sleep.
Hopefully could get more data for judgement. Be beautiful and healthy is our goal
how's your skin and side effects
@@sarveshbhamare my acne recovered. Sometimes, it may pop out as indicator of my poor lifestyle😂.. sleep late
Thank u so much to share such a good words with us.
I have started already before one month ago my face is going very dry can i take 2 tablets per day and what about the using om emtpy stomach or after meal,?
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@@AbrahamThePharmacist why didn't you just tell him
@@Vepporizer he’s like that always saying the same thing to everyone
Hello Abraham. Does Accutane permanently decrease the total testosterone of men post-treatment? I've read a study that it increases the free testosterone but decreases the total testosterone. Is this true? Also, are these side effects permanent? That would be horrible.
Do you still have them
How I can overcome back lower pain? Kindly guide me that I'm suffering from back pain and I have just completed my 15 days of Isotretinoin an 10mg dose of daily but feels too bad pain, Thanks.
I did a cycle of Accutane and it was great but unfortunately a few years later (~4) the acne did come back (not nearly as severe as pre-Accutane), but more than what I would define as the occasional pimple. The dermatologist did say that it's not uncommon (roughly 30%) of cases to need a 2nd or even 3rd treatment so I might be doing another round. The first time I didn't get many side effects at all so I hope this time around it's similar if I decide to go at it again.
same. mine came back after about 4 ish yrs and the hyperpigmentation became too much to bear so i'm on my 2nd go at it. just started month 2. I havent had a pimple on my face in weeks and it's been amazing (aside from the joint pain and badly dry lips, ofc). really hoping this lasts forever bc the lack of oiliness and fully clear skin is such a dream.
For how many months you did your first round treatment around???
@@letitbe3494 I just finished my 2nd round. Was about 6months every time
@@christodang Is it common to get mild shortness of breath or pain in chest coz i have initially on prescription of my dermatologist took for 2 months and didn't face any side effects later i discontinued and now after a year pimples has once again poped up ( not as severe as pre dose or treatment) so i again started isotretinoin (10 mg) but this tym i have been going thru dry skin and this pain
@@letitbe3494 I would consult your dermatologist as everyone reacts differently to the drugs. I didn't have any side effects from isotretenoin aside from the usual dry skin/lips.
Some of these side effects I looked up are kinda scary. I don’t mind dried up skin or lips though.
Ngl I stopped growing at 15 after accutane, Im decently tall because I grew early.. could be coincidence because the “permanent stunted bone growth” in teenagers was never proven
My doctor said you won't take any medication if you read the side effects. You need to take into consideration the probability of them happening.
@@SirKolass 100% agree, my particular circumstance sometimes makes me wonder but then again, they are liable to state everything that can happen. Some people die from getting too tangled in their bedsheets, just because it's a possibility doesn't mean it's at all likely to occur.
@@choby8555 Fascinating you were given Accutane so early. My GPs told me to wait until I was out of High School because puberty and hormonal acne is a thing that one might just grow out of.
@@choby8555 ahhh. I am on the fence about giving this to my 15 yo son who is already insecure about being shorter than average. Do you know what age it would be safe for him to start this without risking his growth?
I suffer from
Acne on my face chest back and shoulders. It’s not cystic acne and it’s not painful (which I am very happy I don’t have) but whenever I get cream/tablets from the doctors it goes and then just comes back especially on my chest. The doctors keep saying it’s cos I’m going through puberty still as I’m 17. I also have a lot of scars on my face and chest from it. It has improved alot on my face over the past year without medication but not so much my chest and back
I’m on round two of accutane but need to figure out the best way to remove facial hair. I usually thread eyebrows and upper lip but it’s a bit painful to thread sideburns, side of face, and chin. Is it okay to do laser hair removal on my face while my dosage is low for my second round (20mg a day, coming from 40mg)? I keep looking for info on this but there’s a lot of info out there. My skin is sensitive so I’m worried it’s not the best option because we are told to shave face first before the laser hair removal which could lead to more breakouts. Please help!
Just started my 3rd month on acutance, 40mg of it everyday. I don’t see the best results honestly, I still have big pimples forming on my cheeks, under my ears by my neck & jawline , and on the sides of the eyes area. I wash every night with a hydration cleaner and I use a moisturizer after. I don’t think I’m doing anything wrong I don’t know why it doesn’t seem to be working. Please leave any tips or tricks you used while on acutane that helped you when you were on it. Will update every month
@Skool Haze so right now I’m entering my 4th month and this has been the best month so far. Face got very smooth but still redness and marks, assuming some scars but a lot less breakouts. I was an idiot and missed my appointment the other day so I ran out of pills and am waiting until December 9th to get them again. Praying I don’t breakout or lose any progress. The progress from end of month 2 to end of month 3 was so different. Being patient is so key with this
How are you now??
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Are the results permanent or how long do they last?
1 out of 3 people get some acne afterwards. around 10% of them take another round.
Hi, I have a question, I’m prescribed 100mg doxycycline as a prophylactic anti biotic for a health condition I live with. However I’m also on testosterone which has caused bad blackheads everywere, so I sourced some isotretinoin. I used these together two years ago with no problems. But I’ve now seen there is a potential interaction with risk of brain hypertension.. my question is, if I’m only running 20mg accutane per day, although not ideal, will I be okay? As it is such a low dose? I took them together on Saturday and then saw this information, so didn’t have them yesterday, but want to know if a low dose won’t be a problem? I get the feeling no dr or pharmacist will be on the level with me, as youl have to say no to me, but I feel 20mg is so low that there’s no risk