how long does accutane take to start working

[DantheMan]

ive been taking life research accutane @ 60mgs ed for the past 2 weeks.

so far it looks like my acne is getting worse. When can i expect that to change?

[gman67]

Originally Posted by DantheMan

ive been taking life research accutane @ 60mgs ed for the past 2 weeks.

so far it looks like my acne is getting worse. When can i expect that to change?

Sounds like it's working well...your acne will get worse in the beginning before starting to clear up...how long it will take I think will depend on how bad it was to begin with.

[pupeye]

It wasn't till the second month that I noticed it started clearing things up. That may seem like a long time from now, but it'll come. The end results were worth the wait.

[GDSGFT]

Originally Posted by pupeye

It wasn't till the second month that I noticed it started clearing things up. That may seem like a long time from now, but it'll come. The end results were worth the wait.

Gman is right. It usually gets worse before it gets better. Have your lips dried up yet? How are your joints feeling? It usually takes 1-2 months before you'll begin to see noticeable results. By then, you should just be left with red marks from previous acne.

[progressive labs]

Accutane, if real and at least 40mgs daily should begin its actions almost emediately. Actions being drying up your oil glands in layman terms. You should start feeling dry eyed with a dry forehead within days. As it starts working its way toward the center of your body side effects are more pronounced including cracked lips, nose bleeds, headaches, sore joints. If your acne is truly "acne vulgaris" then it may take longer and you may combine with some Minocin. If it's steriod acne it should be gone less than two weeks since steriod acne is associated with over acting oil glands. Good luck.

[atomicone]

Originally Posted by DantheMan

ive been taking life research accutane @ 60mgs ed for the past 2 weeks.

so far it looks like my acne is getting worse. When can i expect that to change?

At least 4-6 weeks to see results and it really kicks in around month 3. FYI never go on for more than 5 months especially at 60mg ED. I took Accutane back in the late 80's when I was in High School at 40mg ED for 5 months and it does work, but it is very hard on your liver and has numerous side effects, so be careful especially if you're on gear as well (i.e. I'd be taking LIV52 2 tabs 3X per day minimum). Peace!

[atomicone]

Originally Posted by progressive labs

Accutane, if real and at least 40mgs daily should begin its actions almost emediately. Actions being drying up your oil glands in layman terms. You should start feeling dry eyed with a dry forehead within days. As it starts working its way toward the center of your body side effects are more pronounced including cracked lips, nose bleeds, headaches, sore joints. If your acne is truly "acne vulgaris" then it may take longer and you may combine with some Minocin. If it's steriod acne it should be gone less than two weeks since steriod acne is associated with over acting oil glands. Good luck.

I feel like I'm 16 again when I read this. Oh how true it is!

[~bmf2~]

I posted this info here once before... accutane works well just remember there is risks involved... bmf2

During the first 3 weeks you are taking accutane (isotretinoin), your skin may become irritated. Also, your acne may seem to get worse before it gets better. Improvement continues after you stop taking accutane and may take up to 6 months. You also need some good skincare lotions, soap etc. to help reduce skin dryness and irritation.


While there can be several benefits to using this there is also many down sides to it…

Avoid overexposing your skin to sunlight, (wind, and/or cold as well) your skin will be more prone to sunburn, dryness, or irritation, especially during the first 2 or 3 weeks…

Do not take vitamin A or any vitamin supplement containing vitamin A while taking accutane… as it is known to increase the chance of side effects…

****Do not donate blood to a blood bank while you are taking accutane (isotretinoin) or for 30 days after you stop taking it. This is to prevent the possibility of a pregnant patient receiving the blood containing the medicine. It does cause birth defects!

****Excess use of alcohol is a no no while on accutane…


These are common sides that I have heard over a period of time… on the boards

Crusting of skin, difficulty in wearing contact lenses…and /or dryness of eyes (may continue long after you have stopped it and can be permanent), blurred vision or other changes in vision, decrease in night vision ,dryness of mouth or nose, (may continue as well), dryness or itching of skin, headache (mild), increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight, peeling of skin on palms of hands or soles of feet, stomach upset, thinning of hair (may continue after you stop as well) mental depression and unusual tiredness….


These are some additional sides that are listed on the drug profile…. Always something to think about…

Bone or joint pain, burning, redness, itching, or other signs of eye inflammation, difficulty in moving, nosebleeds, scaling, redness, burning, pain, or other signs of inflammation of lips, skin infection or rash Abdominal or stomach pain (severe), attempts at suicide or thoughts of suicide (usually stops meds are stopped), back pain, bleeding or inflammation of gums, , changes in behavior, diarrhea (severe) , headache (severe or continuing), mental depression, nausea and vomiting, pain or tenderness of eyes, pain, tenderness, or stiffness in muscles (long-term treatment), rectal bleeding, yellow eyes or skin..

"attempts at suicide or thoughts of suicide (usually stops when meds are stopped)"

Sounds like the kind of med you shouldn't self prescribe.

key word "usually"

[atomicone]

Originally Posted by ~bmf2~

I posted this info here once before... accutane works well just remember there is risks involved... bmf2

During the first 3 weeks you are taking accutane (isotretinoin), your skin may become irritated. Also, your acne may seem to get worse before it gets better. Improvement continues after you stop taking accutane and may take up to 6 months. You also need some good skincare lotions, soap etc. to help reduce skin dryness and irritation.


While there can be several benefits to using this there is also many down sides to it…

Avoid overexposing your skin to sunlight, (wind, and/or cold as well) your skin will be more prone to sunburn, dryness, or irritation, especially during the first 2 or 3 weeks…

Do not take vitamin A or any vitamin supplement containing vitamin A while taking accutane… as it is known to increase the chance of side effects…

****Do not donate blood to a blood bank while you are taking accutane (isotretinoin) or for 30 days after you stop taking it. This is to prevent the possibility of a pregnant patient receiving the blood containing the medicine. It does cause birth defects!

****Excess use of alcohol is a no no while on accutane…


These are common sides that I have heard over a period of time… on the boards

Crusting of skin, difficulty in wearing contact lenses…and /or dryness of eyes (may continue long after you have stopped it and can be permanent), blurred vision or other changes in vision, decrease in night vision ,dryness of mouth or nose, (may continue as well), dryness or itching of skin, headache (mild), increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight, peeling of skin on palms of hands or soles of feet, stomach upset, thinning of hair (may continue after you stop as well) mental depression and unusual tiredness….


These are some additional sides that are listed on the drug profile…. Always something to think about…

Bone or joint pain, burning, redness, itching, or other signs of eye inflammation, difficulty in moving, nosebleeds, scaling, redness, burning, pain, or other signs of inflammation of lips, skin infection or rash Abdominal or stomach pain (severe), attempts at suicide or thoughts of suicide (usually stops meds are stopped), back pain, bleeding or inflammation of gums, , changes in behavior, diarrhea (severe) , headache (severe or continuing), mental depression, nausea and vomiting, pain or tenderness of eyes, pain, tenderness, or stiffness in muscles (long-term treatment), rectal bleeding, yellow eyes or skin..

The above info is correct and Accutane is a very powerful drug and MOST users don't realize this. As I previously stated take the lowest effective dose (ideally only 30mg-40mg max) and do not drink or do a hardcore cycle while on it (you'll kill your liver). 5 months is the maximum by Federal law a doctor can put you on it and you're only allowed to take 2 cycles in your lifetime (if you go through a doctor). The stuff does work (although it's got pretty bad sides for 3-4 weeks)just be safe. Peace!

[gman67]

Originally Posted by atomicone

The above info is correct and Accutane is a very powerful drug and MOST users don't realize this. As I previously stated take the lowest effective dose (ideally only 30mg-40mg max) and do not drink or do a hardcore cycle while on it (you'll kill your liver). 5 months is the maximum by Federal law a doctor can put you on it and you're only allowed to take 2 cycles in your lifetime (if you go through a doctor). The stuff does work (although it's got pretty bad sides for 3-4 weeks)just be safe. Peace!

I agree, keep the dosages low,,remember it doesn't take much to see good results which in turn keep the sides to a minimum.

[panteracfh]

5months? an accutane course by a derm is 6 months at a time... unless this is a new law... or a state law where you are