side affects of accutane

[jennifer]

I WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAD HEARD OF ANY SIDE AFFECTS FROM USING THE DRUG ACCUTANE.  I HAVE HAD SERIOUS STOMACH PAINS AND NUMEROUS MEDICAL PROBLEMS IN THE PAST FEW YEARS.  I DIDN'T KNOW IF THESE PROBLEMS COULD BE LINKED TO USING ACUTANE ALMOST 5 YEARS AGO.  VERY INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE INFORMATION. MY DOCTORS HERE ARE GETTING QUITE FRUSTRATED IN NOT KNOWING WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME.

[JOHM]

Christians don't commit suicide??????????

[Andy]

I took accutane when I was about 16 for four months.  I had a moderate case of cystic acne and my dermatologist was worried about the possibility of severe scarring on my face.  He prescribed accutane.  After 1 month of taking it, my face was totally clear. I'm now 23 and I can probably count the number of pimples I've had since on one hand.  My liver enzymes were high during treatment, but returned to normal when I finished.  Make sure you get your blood monitored closely, but I would highy reccommend accutane.  Also, I like cheese.

[Dana]

A friend of mine took Acutane a couple years ago and underwent severe depression and suicidal thoughts.  Also a friend of mine hung himself in February of 99.  He was also on Acutane.  His suicide was very unexpected eventhough his friends said he seemed depressed prior to his suicide.  Acutane is the alleged cause of his hanging.  I was wondering if anyone else had heard of stories like these.  Both of my friends were very happy-go-lucky, optimistic and christian.

[Baker]

I took my first course of Acutane 18 years ago, at the age of 28. I had suddenly developed acne out of nowhere, and went to 5 different dermatologists in 2 years looking for the cure...finally number 6 suggested a ' new ' drug, and I started the course of Acutane. The only side effect that was a problem was the constant dry lips , as I remember. The effect on my skin was unbeliveable!!! And it has remained perfect until 2 years ago, when I began to break out in tiny little bumps on my forehead and around my mouth.( mind you I am now 45,too old for this!!!) Back I went to Dr.6, and he put me on tetracycline for months, which kept it at bay, but not gone. He also got a bit nervous when I mentioned another course of Acutane, an interesting reaction from a former beliver. We left to go on a 3 week trip to Turkey and I didn't take my antibotics. By the time we got back, my acne was in full swing! This time I went straight to my GP, who put me on the Acutane without batting an eye. Now it's been 10 days, and it has gotten somewhat worse, but I do remember it took awhile. I'm hoping this time the effect will take me into my 60's!!

[Baker]

I took my first course of Acutane 18 years ago, at the age of 28. I had suddenly developed acne out of nowhere, and went to 5 different dermatologists in 2 years looking for the cure...finally number 6 suggested a ' new ' drug, and I started the course of Acutane. The only side effect that was a problem was the constant dry lips , as I remember. The effect on my skin was unbeliveable!!! And it has remained perfect until 2 years ago, when I began to break out in tiny little bumps on my forehead and around my mouth.( mind you I am now 45,too old for this!!!) Back I went to Dr.6, and he put me on tetracycline for months, which kept it at bay, but not gone. He also got a bit nervous when I mentioned another course of Acutane, an interesting reaction from a former beliver. We left to go on a 3 week trip to Turkey and I didn't take my antibotics. By the time we got back, my acne was in full swing! This time I went straight to my GP, who put me on the Acutane without batting an eye. Now it's been 10 days, and it has gotten somewhat worse, but I do remember it took awhile. I'm hoping this time the effect will take me into my 60's!!

[Sheri]

My daughter is 15 & has been on Accutane for 2 months.  I am just
now beginning to see some results in her skin but am concerned
because she seems to be a bit withdrawn & has complained several
times about stomach upset...Should she continue to use this product?