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Accutan?
by Sarah721, Oct 29, 2009 05:16PM
I have heard that accutan has gotton pulled from the market and was wondering if there is still a genetic version?
And also if it is hard to get a prescription from a doctor?
I have cystic acne and it is very painfull. Nothing seems to work, I have tried everything! I went on skin id and they said that I needed a doctor for my kind of acne. I use to see one, and it helped but I still had cysts. I am antibiotics and it doesnt help at all. I am wondering if accutan is right for me?
And also if it is hard to get a prescription from a doctor?
I have cystic acne and it is very painfull. Nothing seems to work, I have tried everything! I went on skin id and they said that I needed a doctor for my kind of acne. I use to see one, and it helped but I still had cysts. I am antibiotics and it doesnt help at all. I am wondering if accutan is right for me?
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Yes generic versions of Accutane (oral Isotretinoin) are still available. Roche stopped making Accutane in June 2009 but still makes Roaccutane in Europe. I believe this was because they were no longer making a large profit with so many generic versions available.
In most countries a GP cannot prescribe Isotretinoin, you have to see a dermatologist. It should not be difficult to obtain if you have severe cystic acne which is causing physical or psychological scarring. Accutane is usually prescribed when standard treatments (oral antibiotics, topical retinoids, birth control) have resulted in failure or relapse.
Eloise.