I had gone to the doctors before and the doctor wnats to put me on Accutane. The doctor said that since I have tried everything to get my acne away she wnats me to try accuntane since many people have been treated with this. I am tryiong to decide if I should. Some of the things that concern me are having to give blood every month. Now some may think well its only a little shot, but to me I swear I run from the sight of needles. For example, I had gone to the doctors– my mom went with me and once they said about taking my blood I said no way and started to get upset. How would someone react to this? The doctor was a little confused about me being scared of the needle since she said it is only a pinch. I keep wnating to go on Accutane to get my acne away, but it seems I always stop myself because of the whole taking blood. I have actually been through alot of surgeries so many people around me are kind of confused, but it seems no matter what I do I still can’t grab a hold of my sense and just let the doctor do it. What would you do? I keep thinking about going on Accutane, but the sight of the needle always haunts me. For example, I made another appointment to get on the Accutane and right when they said about needles i freaked out even when I knew they needed to do it. I would love to get on this , but my fear of needles keeps getting in the way. Please let me know what I should do?

Thank for to all who answer!
Also I am afraid of the side effects with getting depression. The doctor said I already have signs of depression so their should be nothing to worry about. I honestly don’t want to have to deal with my thoughts if my depression increases.

What are the risks and benefits of the perscription drug accutane used to treat and prevent acne? Does it work? And I know some doctors want you to use birth control when your on it because it causes birth defects in babies but are there any other risks?

I want to go to my doctors and get Accutane But ..
i dont have many many pimples but i do have quite a few and they will no go away, will the Dr still give me Accutane?
also i have read abot the side affects, they seem SOOO scary, how can something so small cause suicide! or depression??? … oh an how much is Accutane in australia QLD

please answer those questions! =)

From the doctors initial decision to put you on accutane, how long does it take before you actually start accutane? Can someone whose done it walk me through it? Thanks

I have severe pink eye! I went to the doctors yesterday and they gave me Erthyromycin. I used it twice yesterday and woke up this morning and my one eye is worse (SWELLING!) and now the other eye has mucus. I went and bought Similasan pink eye drops and wondered if I could use both threw out the day……..anyone? I really need quidance.

I recently got a staff infection and the doctor presribed me two antibiotics for it, i have to take both twice daily for 7 days tomorrow i run out of medicine but there are a few spots that are still swollen but most are just scars… will i be fine or should i go back to the doctors to prevent it from growing again?

i have smoked weed in less than 2 weeks and my dad wants to put me on accutane for my acne. will the doctors be able to tell that i have smoked when they blood test me?
and what about drinking?
HELP ME! i need to know soon.

I finished Accutane a few months ago and am waiting to get a tattoo. I have been tod that I must wait until the medication has fully left my system but I cannot find how long that takes. Any ideas? Doctors and tattoo artists especially! And, yes, I am making an appointment with my dermatologist, I just want to get a general idea and a second opinion.

My wife is about to finish her 6 month long cycle of Accutane. Now we want to get pregnant. We have asked our doctors how long it takes to safely be out of her system. We get mixed answers anywhere from 1 to 6 months. One person even told us a year!

I am 13, and I think my acne is more or less mediocre-severe. I have tried numerous topical treatments, without results.

So today my doctor perscribed "Tetracycline" for me. He says there are no side effects, but I’m not one to trust doctors all that much. Err, so I’m wondering, what should I expect? Is this going to completely clear up my skin, or just somewhat improve it? Will it get worse before it gets better? ARE there, infact, side effects? What difference will it make if I DO eat it with food/on a full stomach?

Please, do not hesitate! Tell me EVERYTHING you know! Thank you in advanced…and go!