Accutane (Remove Acne) 10mg/50tabs - Apoxar

What is Accutane

Accutane is an anti-acne medication designed for severe hormonal acne treatment. If you’re struggling with oily, inflamed skin, Isotretinoin can help you clear it and reduce grease production.

The drug can provide desired results after 3–7 months. The effect of the drug lasts up to 5–6 months after the end of the treatment. However, the acne doesn’t return (or return, but milder) in most cases.

Accutane Benefits

Here are some of the Accutane treatment benefits:

• Reduced inflammation;
• Decreased sebum production;
• Reduced pore size (during the course);
• Cleared out backne.

Accutane is considered one of the most potent anti-acne agents; therefore, it can help you even when antibiotic treatment and other medications haven’t worked. Isotretinoin can help with post-inflammatory effects, severe acne that causes scarring, or hormonal acne.

The first results can be seen as early as 3–4 months in. Some anecdotal reports note that in patients with milder conditions, acne can clear out in a few weeks (specifically, athletes or bodybuilders on an AAS cycle, where backne is a common problem).

Accutane Side Effects

Some of the Accutane side effects may include:

• Dry skin;
• Joint or muscle pain;
• Increased skin sensitivity;
• Sore throat;
• Low libido;
• Nosebleeds;
• Dizziness;
• Increased cholesterol levels;
• Headaches.

Side effects can gradually subside as your body adjusts to the drug’s action. Generally, users note that most of their side effects have become milder or disappeared at the 2–4 week mark.

Contraindications

Accutane shouldn’t be taken by patients who have been diagnosed with:

• Mental disorders: depression, anxiety, etc.;
• Severe cardiovascular problems: hypertension, prone to atherosclerosis, arrhythmia, chronic heart failure;
• Kidney dysfunction: PKD, CKD, nephritis;
• Liver dysfunction: cirrhosis, cholangitis, fatty liver disease;
• Other disorders: IBM, Crohn’s disease, colitis, osteoporosis, intracranial hypertension, ED.

Accutane Dosage

Accutane's daily dosage is weight-dependent: 0.25 mg/1 lb of your body weight. For example, if you weigh 155 lbs, you should take 40 mg/day. Treatment courses for severe cases should last for 5–7 months.

If Accutane hasn’t been prescribed to you, or you are struggling with milder acne, it’s better to stick to 10–20 mg/day, with a treatment course of 6–8 weeks.

How to Take Accutane

You can’t use Accutane with other anti-acne treatments, as it can cause skin irritation, redness, and increased sensitivity.

Common Questions About Accutane

Does Accutane Get Rid of Scars?

No, Accutane doesn’t have much influence on pre-existing scars. However, if you’re dealing with acne that causes scarring, it can help you prevent scarring.

Does Accutane Lower Testosterone?

Some studies suggest that Accutane can affect your hormone levels. It may slightly lower your test levels, but it won’t cause any associated side effects or drop them to minimal levels.

Should Accutane Be Taken with Food?

It’s recommended to take Accutane with food to increase the drug’s potency.