Negatives of accutane?

[Ewasiuk]

So because my acne is getting worse and I don't want a shitload of scars when I get older, there's a good chance that I'm getting accutane from my doctor. What are the worst common side effects that would affect a tricker?

[Origional]

It would make your baby a mutant

[Bryanimay]

Dry Skin would be the most common side effect .

EDIT: I remember hearing something about joints getting inflammed but I think that's a more severe, less commmon side effect .

[Counterfeit Soda]

Death (http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2002/04/17/Accutanesuicide_020417.html) could possible be a side effect that would affect a tricker.

I've heard it can cause headaches and back pain. I don't know what other effects would be of serious concern when it comes to tricking.

[compleks]

Doesn't it cause depression and suacidal thoughts?

[Bryanimay]

Doesn't it cause depression and suacidal thoughts?

In certain people, yes .

[Konnar]

Just drink green tea and you'll be fine.

And by fine, I mean invincible.

[Aiden Bloodaxe]

Why didn't your doctor tell you / why didn't you ask?

[paulSA]

lol, im still alive....had dry lips, so buy lots of lip ice. I also found my eyes itched a bit......Either way you will still have scars in more severe cases...ive been acne free for years, but i have scars on my back from it and i stopped using accutane about 3 years ago...

Also, try not to drink as much alcohol if you drink at all. Your liver has to work overtime to process all the vitamin A i think it is? And it cant handle excessive substances...Alot of people end up having liver failure due to this....

[Ewasiuk]

Okay I talked to my doctor and she said that bone shifting and joint problems would be a very little concern. I do have to take monthly blood tests(blood :ogre:), and they can easily treat depression.

[Cubbiehobbits]

My doctor almost put me on accutaine.

Two of my guy friends have used it, and they flared up like all hell on the medication before it cleared up.

For someone like me, who already has depressive tendencies (knowing some of the side effects are depression/suicidal tendencies), that shit wasn't going to fly. I'm going the holistic approach instead.

[chicanerous]

"The following adverse effects have been reported to persist, even after discontinuing therapy: alopecia (hair loss), arthralgias, decreased night vision, inflammatory bowel disease, degenerative disc disease, keloids, bone disease."

Fantastic. :bad:

[Ewasiuk]

"The following adverse effects have been reported to persist, even after discontinuing therapy: alopecia (hair loss), arthralgias, decreased night vision, inflammatory bowel disease, degenerative disc disease, keloids, bone disease."

Fantastic. :bad:

If I encounter any of those side effects they will stop the medication.

[Aldin]

Here are some of the most common side effects:

* crusting of skin
* difficulty in wearing contact lense
* dryness of eyes - in some cases could case temporary sight loss
* dryness or itching of skin
* dryness of mouth or nose
* headaches
* increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
* peeling of skin on palms of hands or soles of feet
* stomach upset
* thinning of hair
* unusual tiredness
* temporary decrease in bone density

There are also a number of psychological effects too:

- Mood swings
- Depression
- Decreased concentration
- Decreased ability to sleep
- Decrease in sex drive (this is linked to depression)
- Suicide (also linked to depression, but only for individuals that are already depressed before starting the drug)


Its worse than it sounds. As with any narcotic that you take, there are obviously side effects. There is no one drug that is specific to exactly one system, or systems in your body. There will always be fluctuations across individuals and the severity of side effects. The success rate is close to 100% for patients that decide to use accutane. It really does wonders. On top of which, you will be intimately communicating with your doctor about the effects of accutane and how it is impacting you.

[CodyLee1337]

This stuff kills your liver. My cousin did it and he says he still feels side effects now he's 26 and he did it years ago. I wouldn't use it personally. I just use Apricot Scrub and duac tropical gel every now and then and I have no troubles with my acne.

[Ewasiuk]

My older brother took it, my cousin took it, and my aunt knows quite abit about it. The reason why I have to take it is because my acne comes from inside the skin. Usually people get acne because of stress, greasy skin, poor hygene, and believe it or not, dairy products one of the most causes of acne :bad:. No matter how many products I use I can't get acne to go away which is why I'm taking this. And the side effects my cousin and brother experience were minimal. The least they had were dry nose, chapped lips(I got lots of chapstick already), acne flare ups before it took effect, and just a few small ones. The worst side my brother had was depression but they gave him a prescription for that.

[CodyLee1337]

I'm just saying man drugs aren't the way to handle these things.
Its just a period, live through it, don't mess with your face, keep it clean.

[Less than Dan]

The reason behind the 'dangers' of accutane is because it has 'progesterone' in it, a horomone involved in female menstrual cycles; progesterone is found in birth control, and is known for its fetus demolishing super-powers.

The depression associated with it is really all media hype, especially since it's a medicine mostly manufactured for teenage use, and I'll be damned to find a teenager that isn't depressed for at least a small fragment of time during those years, even if its just a little bit. Coupling that with progesterone, it could throw things a bit out of wack in your head, but truly not enough to cause depression.

I used it, and the worst part is the dry skin/lips. Just don't take very long showers, or else you'll wash out all of your skin oils (SEBUM LOL) and you'll turn into a fucking crocodile.

[chicanerous]

My older brother took it, my cousin took it, and my aunt knows quite abit about it. The reason why I have to take it is because my acne comes from inside the skin. Usually people get acne because of stress, greasy skin, poor hygene, and believe it or not, dairy products one of the most causes of acne :bad:. No matter how many products I use I can't get acne to go away which is why I'm taking this. And the side effects my cousin and brother experience were minimal. The least they had were dry nose, chapped lips(I got lots of chapstick already), acne flare ups before it took effect, and just a few small ones. The worst side my brother had was depression but they gave him a prescription for that.
You're seventeen.

[Ewasiuk]

You're seventeen.

Elaborate please :dead:

[Less than Dan]

Elaborate please :dead:

You're SUPPOSED to get acne at 17. You know, with the horomones and the oil and the awkwardness and the rest of the stuff?

[CodyLee1337]

Next thing people are going to want are pills to stop puberity.

[Less than Dan]

Next thing people are going to want are pills to stop puberity.

When I have children, I expect them to come out of my wife with masters degrees and full time jobs.

[CodyLee1337]

When I have children, I expect them to come out of my wife with masters degrees and full time jobs.

That's the way to do it man. My childern better come out as Juji though, with lots of money.

[Ewasiuk]

You're SUPPOSED to get acne at 17. You know, with the horomones and the oil and the awkwardness and the rest of the stuff?

I know but I have serious acne. The doctor said it was classified as something which I forgot the name but I'll look it up..

[CodyLee1337]

Think of a better way to go about this then popping pills imo. Research a natural way to help.

[Less than Dan]

Think of a better way to go about this then popping pills imo. Research a natural way to help.

Nono, accutane works, it's just a pain in the ass to take for a while.

I understand what he's putting up with, and 'natural' methods simply aren't enough. Soap and water just don't cut it for some people.

[Ewasiuk]

I have tried several products over the years, I have been on tetracycline for 2 years, and I also had numerous prescription acne medication, all which failed to help. It wasn't very bad up until the summer and this year. And I certainly don't want pitted scars when I'm older.

[CodyLee1337]

I'm lucky I had bad acne when I was freshmen then it slowly dissapated, now I'm a senior and have like no acne.

[Ewasiuk]

I'm lucky I had bad acne when I was freshmen then it slowly dissapated, now I'm a senior and have like no acne.

Yeah but do you have scars?

Oh and the type of acne I was talking about was called "nodular" acne.

[CodyLee1337]

Nope no scars, If its that bad I guess go for it but people that get scars are the people that mess with thier acne like constantly scratching at it and not letting it just take its course.

[chicanerous]

I know but I have serious acne. The doctor said it was classified as something which I forgot the name but I'll look it up..

I had bad acne from sophomore year of high school until early senior year. OTC treatments did very little. I declined Accutane. Then, I had moderate acne. Only this last 1.5-2 year has it really cleared up to the point that it can be controlled (i.e. my sophomore / junior year of college) with off the shelf stuff. Now it's mostly gone.

In other words, everything is normal! It'll clear up in good time.

[CodyLee1337]

Chicanerous always has amazing posts I agree with you.

[Ewasiuk]

Well I think it's too late to decline because I already took the blood test and I think it's been paid for.

[chicanerous]

Well I think it's too late to decline because I already took the blood test and I think it's been paid for.
:strawberry:

[Ewasiuk]

:strawberry:

:pineapple:

[chicanerous]

:pineapple:
:banana:

[Ewasiuk]

:banana:

Oh shit....

:mushroom:

Hah!

[dpitlock]

When i was on it I would get the worst chapped lips in the world!

[BrandonLenz]

i was thinking about finding a picture of accutane pills and editing it so that it would be in negative color effects, but i'm to lazy.

you can pretend that its right here:

*Picture of accutane "NEGATIVE"*

[Ambitrixterous]

I know but I have serious acne. The doctor said it was classified as something which I forgot the name but I'll look it up..

"nodular" or "nodulocystic" acne. It's serious business... not like regular acne that people just get during adolescence or from various external factors...

try doing a google image search for "severe nodular acne" if you guys are wondering... there's some nasty stuff there, people who are way beyond having an "acne problem." Sucks.

BUT to answer your original question; I had the following side effects when I took this the year after I graduated highschool:
-Super dry skin (with lotion this is not a problem)
-Dangerously high triglyceride levels. Comes with the medicine... this is why you're limited to 6 months of use at a time in most cases... try not to drink much
-Some dizziness, compromised equilibrium. Not too frequently, but don't be surprised if your tricks seem "off" at times.


Overall I recommend it. If you have serious acne and are looking for a sure way to get rid of it then this is it! Good luck

[Less than Dan]

"nodular" or "nodulocystic" acne. It's serious business... not like regular acne that people just get during adolescence or from various external factors...

try doing a google image search for "severe nodular acne" if you guys are wondering... there's some nasty stuff there, people who are way beyond having an "acne problem." Sucks.

BUT to answer your original question; I had the following side effects when I took this the year after I graduated highschool:
-Super dry skin (with lotion this is not a problem)
-Dangerously high triglyceride levels. Comes with the medicine... this is why you're limited to 6 months of use at a time in most cases... try not to drink much
-Some dizziness, compromised equilibrium. Not too frequently, but don't be surprised if your tricks seem "off" at times.


Overall I recommend it. If you have serious acne and are looking for a sure way to get rid of it then this is it! Good luck

You got it a lot worse than I did, then.

I took it from fifth grade (yes, fifth grade, I hit puberty in fourth) to eight grade, and my only side effect was lack of sebum production (skin oil), limiting me to showers that were, at maximum, three minutes.

I recommend it as well, really. It powers through acne, and it really helps tone it down for the rest of your life.

[Ryu Sujin]

"nodular" or "nodulocystic" acne. It's serious business... not like regular acne that people just get during adolescence or from various external factors...

try doing a google image search for "severe nodular acne" if you guys are wondering... there's some nasty stuff there, people who are way beyond having an "acne problem." Sucks.

BUT to answer your original question; I had the following side effects when I took this the year after I graduated highschool:
-Super dry skin (with lotion this is not a problem)
-Dangerously high triglyceride levels. Comes with the medicine... this is why you're limited to 6 months of use at a time in most cases... try not to drink much
-Some dizziness, compromised equilibrium. Not too frequently, but don't be surprised if your tricks seem "off" at times.


Overall I recommend it. If you have serious acne and are looking for a sure way to get rid of it then this is it! Good luck

I agree with this entirely. My experiences with it were exactly the same. I took it when I was around 17 and I cleared up completely in 4 months. The side effects are shitty, but overall yeah, it's worth it if you're really set on getting rid of your acne.

[Swartz]

I've never touched Accutane. I've had acne for the last 9 years, it's been bad and good. I guess overall better but mostly because I found temporary treatments for it. I'm 23 though and sometimes my acne is just as bad as it was in high school. I've come to accept it but I really do wonder sometimes if it'll ever clear up completely.

[Shear]

decreased night vision

lol what?

[Ewasiuk]

I agree with this entirely. My experiences with it were exactly the same. I took it when I was around 17 and I cleared up completely in 4 months. The side effects are shitty, but overall yeah, it's worth it if you're really set on getting rid of your acne.

What side affects did you have? My brother only had depression, dry skin, and chapped lips. I don't mind about the dryness because I have a list of lotions and chap sticks from the doctor so that will help it out abit.

[Ryu Sujin]

What side affects did you have? My brother only had depression, dry skin, and chapped lips. I don't mind about the dryness because I have a list of lotions and chap sticks from the doctor so that will help it out abit.

I honestly think that the depression "side-effect" is from people who are already predisposed to it. If you don't know what I mean by that, I'm not going to go into it.

I had the other two though. Dry skin and chapped lips were the most noticeable and annoying parts of the whole treatment. It's worth it though if you're REALLY bad or just want it to gtfo. I'm 21 now and the worst I've had since accutane is like a pimple or two a year. It's awesome.

[Ewasiuk]

I honestly think that the depression "side-effect" is from people who are already predisposed to it. If you don't know what I mean by that, I'm not going to go into it.

I had the other two though. Dry skin and chapped lips were the most noticeable and annoying parts of the whole treatment. It's worth it though if you're REALLY bad or just want it to gtfo. I'm 21 now and the worst I've had since accutane is like a pimple or two a year. It's awesome.

Any long term side effects and how long did it take for the side effects to go away?

[-Envy-]

The only side effect I had from taking it was severe exhaustion. My doctor lowered the dosage, and I went back to normal. All of the other effects were great: acne cleared up, less oil on skin, and even my armpits stopped sweating as much.

[Swartz]

This is why I hate not having health insurance.

[Less than Dan]

I just went to the doctor for the first time this year for my insomnia, and I forgot about my fucking premium charge.

It cost me 120$ to have some chinese lady with a stethoscope tell me to hide my alarm clock so I can't see it at night.

[BboyAgua]

I did accutane. It worked beautifully for my acne. The only side effect was dry skin, which was only manifested in chapped lips for me. Like any med, there is an encyclopedia of MAYBES when you take it, as everyone reacts differently, so just monitor your reactions. It is a safe drug.

[Aiden Bloodaxe]

I find if you don't read the side-effects then they don't happen!?:shocked: Plah-Sea-Bowwz