Thinking about Accutane..

[Ac3 0f 5pade5]

Hey, I was browsing the threads in this forum because I am thinking about using Accutane. I have been trying many things over the past year (to no avail), and the dermatologist has finally suggested Accutane. I was reading up on the side-effects and wondering if anyone has any personal thoughts about the medication itself or has any statistics about how often the more serious side effects occur. (I am a 15 year old male, if it makes a difference.) It seems like many of the Accutane users are happy with it. My mom got a worried look on her face when the doctor suggested it... :O

[SophD]

Hi, it's good stuff, although, in the beginning weeks, your acne would appear worse, and there are also side affects, dry lips......(just read the pamphlets) but it's all worth it. I just haven't finish my course, and having very satisfying results and waiting for more priscribed......well, it seems to be the only thing works for me....

[Ac3 0f 5pade5]

Thanks for the reply. Have you (or anyone else, for that matter) had any experience with Accutane pertaining to the raised blood sugar or supposed "depression" side-effect? I'm guessing these would be the effects my mother are worried about most. Although, from what I've read on this forum, it seems as if it is pretty smooth sailing (other than the mild/common side-effects)...

[orangedaisy]

I don't know if you saw my thread, but here's a link in case:

[url]http://www.healthboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=539930[/url]

My son did experience a worsening in the first few weeks, but once that settled down, the result was amazing. I wish he would have let me take pictures of before and after, but he didn't want to.

After the first 4 weeks, he had his blood drawn again and there was no rise in blood sugar or cholesterol so far. I haven't noticed any depression or moodiness, at least nothing aside from the normal teenage moodiness, LOL.

[Ac3 0f 5pade5]

Originally Posted by orangedaisy

I don't know if you saw my thread, but here's a link in case:

[url]http://www.healthboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=539930[/url]

My son did experience a worsening in the first few weeks, but once that settled down, the result was amazing. I wish he would have let me take pictures of before and after, but he didn't want to.

After the first 4 weeks, he had his blood drawn again and there was no rise in blood sugar or cholesterol so far. I haven't noticed any depression or moodiness, at least nothing aside from the normal teenage moodiness, LOL.

Ahhh this is good.

I read from multiple sources that the acne appears to worsen in the beginning weeks (and SophD mentioned it in this thread ). I like hearing that there was no changes in mood or blood sugar with your son.

A while back (years and years ago) my brother was asked if he wanted to take Accutane. He did a lot of research apparently and decided not to use it. I should ask him what he found out. I think I might go for it, though, since people seem to have good experiences with it here.