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    Thumbs up Going on Accutane!

    I just got my perscription for accutane! I'm going to start it tomorrow and am very nervous!!! I'm kind of excited and hoping it'll be the answer to all my prayer but also very nervous wondering if it'll make me crazy, or dry in random places, or make me sensitive to the sun....from what I hear it's alittle different on everyone so I'm hoping that it's going to have a milder effect on me. We're starting on a smaller does so hopefully all goes well and I don't get any intial freaky breakouts! Wish me luck and send me some positive energy that it goes well!

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    Default Re: Going on Accutane!

    I don't know what Accutane is ... but good luck!!

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    Default Re: Going on Accutane!

    Well I've been on it three time when I was a teenager and young adult. Initially I think everyone gets super dry so I would advise using a heavy moisturizer and I also used Drink up from Orgins to help with the dryness. I never had any of the side effects they listed as in depression or suicide. I think my acne made me depressed already. It works pretty quick but sometimes you get worse before you get better. Be careful with the sun though!! Good luck and you should post some before and after pictures. It's such a great feeling to be able to leave the house without make-up and it not hurting when you touch your face. I don't even know you but I am so excited for you!!!

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    UPDATE:

    I've been on it for....today is my 8th day. So far so good. My lips and face are dry which is aggrevating me! I'm just normally not a chap stick user so I keep forgetting to tote it along with me. Bought some new moisturizer yesterday to help my face...it feels wind burnt almost. One question I had...has anyone had wierd dreams on it? I've had some wierd dreams the last few nights...like graphic dreams where I wake up scared to death, which isn't typical of me. I'm wondering if it's the accutane....if not it could be all the red bull I've been drinking at work Maybe I'll cut down on the red bull and see if that changes things.

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    Default Re: Going on Accutane!

    Take fish oil caps to help with the dryness.

    Good luck, you'll be fine.

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    Get used to carrying chapstick on you at all times, you'll need it. I went on ebay and bought avon moisture therapy chapstick in bulk. Keep one in your bag, in your pocket, and under your pillow. Don't worry, the results are well worth it in the end.

    I don't recall having nightmares. I bet those are just from being anxious.

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    Congrats! Good luck! Do you have health insurance? I had to pay cash for it and it is MUY EXPENSIVE. Then I could not take the whole trial because it got stolen
    along with my backpack.

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    My mom did acutane when i was younger she had horriable acne all her life until she got it it worked fantastic for her she completed the treatment and neve had acne agine. Good luck to you i hope you are as happy as my mom was.

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    Default Re: Going on Accutane!

    Psychiatric: suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, suicide, depression, psychosis, aggression, violent behaviors (see WARNINGS: Psychiatric Disorders), emotional instability

    These are SOME of the side effects listed for Accutane. There were a lot. I wouldn't be surprised if your nightmares have something to do with the medication although it seems pretty early. Maybe you should keep a journal of your side effects so when you have your follow up you can talk to your doctor.

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