Adoxa, Ziana, BenzaClin and Accutane

kellystar312 · 11-05-2007, 01:22 AM

I am 20 years old and I haven't had a problem with acne until this year. Lately it's become an obsession- staring into the mirror, worrying about how I look, and my face constantly itching and hurting.

I went to a dermatologist for the first time on Saturday and it was incredibly overwhelming. He told me that on a scale of 1-10, my acne is an 8 and that I should have come in months earlier.

He prescribed me BenzaClin and Ziana (topical acne products) and Adoxa (tablets to swallow).

I have my fingers crossed, hoping for the best.

He asked me to research Accutane and consider taking it. I have heard so many horrible things about it, I was wondering what experiences everyone else has had.

My dermatologist also thinks that the Depakote I take for migraines might be causing my acne. Does anyone know of Depakote causing acne?

I am crying right now because I am so frustrated. Depakote has helped me so much with my migraines (I used to get them everyday, now only 1-2 times a week). And now I find out it may be causing my acne.

If anyone has any suggestions, please reply. It is much appreciated. Thank you so much.

-Kelly

trsgew19 · 11-08-2007, 12:24 AM

do not take the accutane. this drug has ruined my life. It had disabled me and seriously damaged my bones. also, it has messed me up mentally. please don't risk it it's not worth it.

aussie_jono · 11-08-2007, 02:51 AM

Accutane is the gold standard for severe acne... the severe side effects are extremely rare... you still drive a car, even though there is a small chance of being injured... same thing here... small risk, big benifits.

trsgew19 · 11-08-2007, 07:42 PM

read up on the drug. check out the message boards and see what people who have taken the drug say. This drug is listed number 4 on the list of drugs that cause mental problems. Roache just started making everyone who takes the drug join a registry. Severe side effects may not be extremely common but there are many side effects that are extremely common. Trust me this is a dangerous drug. Did you know it is really a chemotherapy drug? Think about that. I can understand taking this drug if you have cancer and theres a good chance you will die without it. But using it for acne is ridiculous.

aussie_jono · 11-08-2007, 09:21 PM

"chemotherapy drug"

do you know what chemotherapy means?

therepy with chemicals, ie drugs, as opposed to surgery