Acutane or not?

[Janete]

I am 25 yrs old and have had acne for 5 yrs. I think it's pretty bad but others say it is mild. I have been on several anti-biotics over the last year that have not been very helpful. I am currentyl on erythromicin and I am not enjoying the side effects. I'm sure the side effects of Acutane are far worse and my doctor wants to put me on Acutane if the current treatment does not work. Is there anything else I can do besides Acutane? I'm scared of the side effects it will bring. At the same time, my acne makes me very insecure and I want to find a remedy very soon!!!!!! HELP!!!

[Alfredo]

MY GIRLFRIEND IS CURRENTLY ON ACUTANE BUT EVER SINCE SHE HAS TAKEN THIS DRUG I HAVE SEEN HER ATTITUDE GO FOR THE WORST IS THAT POSSIBL? WHAT ARE ALL THE SIDE EFFECTS

[David O'Dell]

I need some advice on how to get rid of excessive dry lips.  I am not currentlly on medication, but I use blistex regularly, too much... I drink plenty of fluids every day, but my lips are always chapped. ( no sores of any kind, just cahapped) What can I do to stop the dryness?

[Lindy Lacey]

My 19 year old daughter has been on acutane for 5 months.  Her face has cleared up tremendously.  However, she is experiencing symtoms of a urinary tract infection.  She is testing negative for that but continues to have pain, pressure and urgency.  She has undergone seveal tests and the urologist cannot find the problem.  I heard yesterday that sometimes the acutane can cause  unspecific urological problems.  What do you know of that and can you just come off acutane all at once?

[blah]

Hi I've had bad acne for quite awhile now.  I've taken all the anti-biotics known to man.  But none seem to work.  Do you think Acutane might be good for my acne?

[Ashley]

hi-i am 14 years old and want to go on acutane but my doctor says i should try other things first but i have already tryed alot of stuff i really want acutane my acne is not that bad but i makes me drepessed and self-consice (spelling) is my age the reason my doctor won't give me acutane? please write back

thanks!!!
ashley

[M.Deh]

My son had thyroiditis last year, (hyperthyroid symptoms), and 6 months on Tapazol has him back to normal. He has an elevated Bilirubin count, but liver function tests are normal. His doctor thinks he may just be one of those who has an elevated bilirubin. Can he go on Accutane? He has had acne for5 years, and on every antibiotic you can name. He has been on non for the last year, only topicals. Can he go on Accutane with the high bilirubin? please respond.