i was on Accutane for 10 months

[@yakovhadash]

Instructions unclear; got pregnant

[@SamuraiShizuo]

The screening process for accutane is more complex than for becoming a cop.

[@bertoandon9681]

That doesn't mean much about accutane

[@Corrupted_flesh]

Well, only if you're American

[@danilarose6193]

acab

[@tb4546]

@@Kandralla They aren't saying the screening for accutane should be less strict. They're saying the screening process to become a cop is scarily simple and not nearly enough.

[@cloverfrost5967]

@@Corrupted_flesh Yeah. I would like to add to this and say that I was on accutane for longer than 10 months and I never had to sign papers, get a pregnancy test, get a blood test every month, be on the pill, or anything like that. Australian btw. Just another way that the American healthcare system is an actual trashfire. Sympathies to my American brothers and sisters and siblings.

[@tomatoanus]

the main side effect i had when i was on accutane was the dryness you mentioned. really dried out my eyes as well so they were always very bloodshot, to the point where there was a rumor at my high school that i was always high and also dealt pot

[@bdquest9999]

Hey everyone, my name is tomatoanus

[@Deoxys911]

Ah, stupid high school rumors like that; so relatable.

[@colelepper9381]

high school drug rumor speedrun

[@fishcake2222]

The crossover we never knew we needed

[@Violant3]

hey, it's the pot dealer!

[@sydbap21]

Ooh, I get the same look from doctors when I tell them I don't drink. "Yeah...okay, sure." Same with not being sexually active. It's really annoying.

[@mindfreakloyal92]

I feel ya on that i'm 28 and never had a drop of alcohol in my life. When Drs. or anyone really gives me that look I just respond with is controlling your drinking really that hard for you to not believe me. It normally shuts them up... You do loose "friends" though.

[@katiezellers7106]

Same! I had surgery a few years ago and the surgeon was trying to calm me down about the anesthesia by telling me its like being drunk and both him and the anesthesiologist paused for a second when I told them I had never been drunk. I was literally laying on the Operating table and these two 40 year old men started judging a 20 year old for never being drunk before. I get the same reaction about being a virgin at 24 and opting to sign a waver rather than getting the pregnancy test before imaging and tests. I get that some people lie about not being sexually active but most people don't have a reason to lie and are just made uncomfortable by the questioning.

[@jessip8654]

Yeah unfortunately doctors have to deal with people lying about such things day in and day out, so they always have the doubt regardless.

[@katiezellers7106]

@@jessip8654 I understand that but if I say I don't drink and am not sexually active I should be able to sign a consent to treatment form after acknowledging the risks if I am lying. I shouldn't be under a microscope and assumed to be lying just because those activities are deemed "normal" in the social consciousness. If I sign the consent to treatment form the doctors are absolved of any wrongdoing if I have lied anyway so it makes no sense.

[@katiezellers7106]

@anthail yeah, I'm in america and apparently people don't want to rock the boat and just do the tests. If its just a blood test I dont really care because usually Im getting stuck with a needle whenever I have an appointment anyway but if they want a urine analysis I get uncomfortable. The most common reason I get questioned is because I have to get regular PET scans which require a radioactive injection and magnets. I have to tell them about the likelihood of pregnancy and I immediately just tell them I will sign the consent to treatment in lieu of a test. Co pay for a PET scan is $3000 and I don't need the added $450 charge dragging my credit down even lower. Regardless the nurse always has a heavy look of skepticism and wariness when I say I know I can just sign the form.

[@joe6185]

Whoever thr lady was talking to you through this was crazy I'd be annoyed if the lady didn't believe me when I said I don't drink or said "oh my god your face! Is that why you're here?" Like?!?

[@harlensdestruction7115]

that's genuinely disgusting behavior, I'm not a doctor but as someone on the road to be one, that's the first thing you DONT do.

[@ChristopherSadlowski]

@@harlensdestruction7115 are you going to be a specialist or a general practitioner?

[@harlensdestruction7115]

@@ChristopherSadlowski general practitioner

[@thelexicon7294]

Oh, yeah, my gynecologist acted shocked every single time I said I'm sexually inactive at 21. Pure shock and horror. Some of these stories reminded me of her.

[@toericabaker]

"I never got..." Ad: PAD THAI, ICED CHAI

[@creative_angst]

Ah man I never got pad thai or iced chai either

[@JacquelineUnderwood]

😰 not the iced chai

[@thatha1rlin33]

Cheesecake, grilled steak

[@sebswede9005]

I got a Pornhub Live ad. 🙄

[@AaronfRogers]

How do I get Pad Thai and Tea ads!?

[@joe6185]

Whoa "do nOT get pregnant gos jesus please dont do it, dont get pregnant" on the box really just- invokes fearr

[@Corrupted_flesh]

As it should. Teratogenic substances are not to be fucked with (almost literally), the outcome can be truly horrifying. Like some fucked up body horror movie.

[@placeholder8392]

There’s pictures of the birth defects it can cause on the back of the box too

[@puppppppies]

Shit like this insults women's intelligence. You know if you're sexually active and you know if you'd ever keep a pregnancy. If you decide to go on it even after being told that it'll cause birth defects then you're either certain you're not going to get pregnant or are comfortable with aborting it if need be. The extra requirements are so patronizing and remind me of the shit they do to women that want to get sterilized.

[@creative_angst]

I've never seen such an in depth review of Accutane, I'm amazed at how much you go through for this, but this is incredible. The skincare subreddit would love this. Also my dermatologist recommended vanicream, and I tried a bunch of expensive shit first and finally went back and yea...they're right, it's amazing.

[@lefton4ya]

I took accutane in high school, lot different experience for a man. Only repercussions as a guy is you cannot give blood for a year then afterwards you have to answer “yes” to taking Accutane before donating, but can still give.

[@locobob]

I’m a 43 year old guy who - last I checked - can’t get pregnant, don’t suffer from acne either. But I still loved this video.

[@Chocolatemilkpro]

only mascara and eyebrows? honestly couldnt tell. your skin looks really good.

[@nickolaslong1806]

Wow this is incredibly disturbing but incredibly intriguing at the same time.

[@prescriptionoatmeal7970]

I was on accutane for 6 months when I was only 15. It was the most miserable 6 months of my life. Every joint in my body felt like it was bone scraping on bone, I had to quit playing sports because I felt like an old man. Also, my skin was drier than Antarctica. The monthly blood tests sucked as well, BUT the treatment did actually work and I went from having the most disgusting acne filled skin to perfect skin. Btw, you skin looks incredible.

[@Notmyrealname69420]

I took it when I was only 13 and feel like it’s left a profound impact on my mental health and stunted my growth. When I was on it I was super zoned out all the time and had mood swings. From what I’ve seen it seems like most of the people who had severe side effects took it at a young age

[@DMCpawn]

@@Notmyrealname69420 13?! I'm sorry you were on that stuff during the teen years where acne is normal

[@lixyororke]

@@DMCpawn i assume if youre being put on it young it’s severe acne and considered not “normal”? there are other causes of severe acne that arent just puberty, like pcos, which might result in you needing medication when other teens your age with the same amount of acne wouldn’t

[@GamerJules_]

I was on Accutane! Probably almost a decade before Amanda, because I have another medication that caused cysts. I had the unfortunate side effect of my CHOLESTEROL skyrocketing. I remember the phone call, because I was out of the house, left on the answering machine on a FRIDAY. Nurse said to stop taking the drug immediately, if I began having chest pain to go to the ER, it was 'likely' a heart attack. Uhm, what? My LDL went from 130 to 752 in a few days. I mean, I get it, I was one of those few *extreme* reactions. I was in the iPledge program. Conehead baby warnings all over the packaging, it was insane. Never had any warnings about mental changes. I ended up with the weekly blood work (reactions) and urine pregnancy test, and using OLIVE OIL as a moisturizer. FFS. I'm glad you had a good reaction though! I know SO MANY do! I was just the... extreme.

[@logiebear17ify]

Fun fact! You can also get acne as a baby, source: the lack of photos from when I had baby acne

[@haileygiabiconi8830]

When I was 10 my sister-in-law told me that if I kiss my niece too much she would get acne 😭

[@0zzi3.mp3]

Hearing "people capable of being pregnant" felt so good ty

[@willlybean]

I came here to comment on the trans-inclusive Language, I love her for it

[@ShadeTheArcade]

So women

[@willlybean]

@@ShadeTheArcade shut up

[@willlybean]

@@ShadeTheArcade read a biology book written after 1999

[@ShadeTheArcade]

@@willlybean trans or not... men DO NOT give birth to children... it's the least manly thing you can do

[@dayasagar-g5e]

my bilingual ass read it as ' i was accurate for 10 months '

[@____-pb1lg]

lmao I read it as "I was accountant for 10 months", kinda different vibe from skin care

[@NadDew]

omg i was both 😳 😂

[@voodoochild7533]

I been laughing at this comment for like 10 minutes 😂😂😂

[@tinygreencreature5167]

She had a really good streak going for ten months but then missed the mark

[@animeman1000]

Bilingual? Does Acuutane mean Accurate in another language?

[@Corrupted_flesh]

Accutane is an incredibly strong drug and it should never be glorified as the magic cure for skin issues. The whole narrative of "oh, you have some pimples? Just get on accutane!" is terrible. The side effects of accutane can be INTENSE and last you a lifetime. (Edit to clarify things: I do not condone or criticize anyone for taking it! If you outweighed the pros and cons, go for it, I fully support you. I was just criticizing glorification of it and the danger of risks not being taken seriously.)

[@michaelcrump7225]

Yeah my cousin has the inflammatory bowel disease or whatever it was you got from accutane. His hospital bills were so high he had to do a crowdfunding campaign. I think they stopped making accutane and as she states in the video the risks are lower with this new drug but is still an worried. I guess time will tell.

[@cellularmitosis2]

Michael Crump I am another Accutane + IBD statistic. Causation isn’t proven but there seem to be a lot of anecdotes.

[@sof1675]

It’s a nightmare. I would never recommend it.

[@kate-ne]

Holy balls I had no idea accutane had such an intense screening process. I feel like this is yet another eye-opening picture of the US health care system that we make a medication like accutane, which can have serious consequences, having an intense education and screening process BUT you can STILL get opioid prescriptions from doctors and hospitals with little to no education or discussion 🙃

[@floralthief]

it absolutely depends on that. i have chronic pain and opioids are the only thing that works (aside from medicinal weed, which isn’t legal here lol) and because my pain is so bad, they don’t get me high. at all. yet i cannot get them without at least 3 of my doctors signing off on it, and can’t get enough at a dingle time to be able to overdose (so way less than a month), in which i have to get the doctors to sign off on it again. it SUCKS lol

[@Larissa-qg9se]

The reason why it’s such a lengthy process is that it’s a teratogen. They do this with multiple medications that have such a high risk of serious and dangerous birth defects. Men on accutane also have to agree to use at least one form of birth control. Also with opioids to take them continuously you have to see a doctor every 3 months (for the strong stuff) and 6 months for any controlled substance.

[@TheSimplyCooking]

„Oh this is not a breakout, those are hives“ I feel this so deep in my soul because I’m the same with side effects 😂

[@drdimensions]

i have bad acne myself, but with my luck with somethings i wont consider accutane anytime soon. it does sound like it was a bad enough expedience, so i'm glad you're ok

[@bookwizard3113]

Honestly unless you get really really dry skin and have trouble with mood swings/severe mental health I would recommend accutane. I was on it from late 2016-2017 and it worked well for me, I did experience the dryness at times but other than that there weren’t really any major complications

[@josepalacios6491]

@@bookwizard3113 same, just super super dry. dandruff on my cheeks.

[@anabanana953]

I had so many issues w this medication that I cannot reccomend It to anyone Who has the slightest doubt about it. This med is no joke. The side effects are very real and yes, you can just experience the extreme dryness, but if you experience something else It is a snowball.

[@wishiwaslizbennet924]

Listen, I've just finished a 3 month course of accutane and while the side effects for me were intense, dry skin, painful joints intense and ridiculous lethargy I would still absolutely recommend this drug because frankly it was an absolute miracle for me. It cleared up my skin, and that is all I care about really. I had awful cystic acne everywhere on my upper body so when it went away all the pain associated with that, and the stress did as well. I understand that for different people it works differently but let me tell u, it can and often does work absolute wonders

[@josepalacios6491]

@@wishiwaslizbennet924 im glad it worked for you. acne causes so much hurt especially severe acne so accutane can be a literal life saver for some people, regardless of side effects

[@raezing16]

I’m glad that you didn’t have long term adverse side effects! I was on accutane for about a year in the early 2010’s when I was 18-19. It did wonders to clear up the acne that would likely have scarred otherwise, but it also messed with my eyes to the point that I wear glasses now because of lasting complications from the extreme dry eye/light sensitivity.

[@rhansen2651]

This was so interesting, and you’re a natural story teller. I never thought I would get so sucked into a story about acne medication.

[@dantalione]

i'm an extremely longtime subscriber, i've been here since before 5k, and i just got prescribed accutane so i'm here to revisit this video 😅😅😅

[@SofiaYasmin]

Going on this treatment is hands down one of the best decision I've made in my 20s, I feel so much better in my body now. I'm currently starting an orthodontic treatment which is weird af because I'm a 23 yo with braces, but fortunately we're all wearing masks so it doesn't bother me too much. PS: The bloody boogers...omg I thought it was just me, it was painful though

[@annelise5050]

Honestly Accutane helped me SO FUCKING MUCH, the only drawbacks were the frequent blood draws to make sure I wasn't pregnant and now my lips are always chapped but they weren't ever before. Coincidence? Maybe, idk. I would totally recommend.

[@This-Present-Darkness]

Honestly, I appreciate your reviews because I get tired of bullshit. People tend to leave out so much info or make things into something they’re not. You are thorough, clear, and honest which doesn’t come around a lot in a world of sponsorships, brand deals, and brand partnerships (obviously accutane didn’t sponsor you but I think you get the point). I’d rather hear someone’s honest shitty experience than “oh my entire face fell off but it wasn’t so bad.” Even though your experience wasn’t awesome, you cleared a lot of “what if” anxiety and let us know what to expect. I feel like now I can be brave enough to talk to my doc if I wanna go on it. So thank you!

[@umbram8073]

I was on it around 15 years ago, and still have memories of the amount of peeling and feeling the only true sunburns I'd ever dealt with before- didn't help that my parents insisted it was the summer we go on a big sunny trip cross canada, so constant sunlight and stuff =

[@spookyseasonsarah]

I can't thank you enough for this video!! There's such a stigma around adult acne and its treatments, I'm so glad someone is talking about their experience. I had super clear skin as a teen, and then when I hit 22, I started developing very severe adult acne. I tried so many "tips and tricks" that people would recommend (I can't tell you how many times I was told to just cut out dairy and drink more water. I know it works for some people, but neither of those did anything for my skin). It just got progressively worse and worse for nearly 2 years, until I finally broke down and saw a dermatologist who prescribed me the correct medication. One of the best decisions I've ever made.

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

My first job in law, before I went to law school, was as a paralegal in a firm that did a lot of drug side effect lawsuits. Accutane was one of their big ones. Allegedly, the risk of suicidal thoughts was understated when it first came out. Not saying you shouldn't take the drug, just saying make sure you understand the risks and talk it over with your doctor. EDIT: Good to hear they've made changes. Still, make sure you fully understand everything.

[@itsaballoonparty]

I’ve heard lots of people refer to Accutane as “the meth of acne medication”

[@teg3725]

u have no idea how much i needed this video today. thank you so much! literally hours ago i was prescribed acutance and it terrified me. this really calmed my nerves and gave me some hope, thank you!

[@_tobey_tobey_]

I took accutane for about 6 months while intensively training at a professional ballet school in the middle of summer. Wasn’t fun to say the least.

[@sethjudice3208]

what school? just curious lol

[@alexawatchingyoutube]

Okay, I’ve known other people on accutane who met with their doctors and they did not react in that way. 😅 That was very unprofessional!

[@Deoxys911]

One doctor said to me, "Your skin is not working," haha.

[@mothmadi_]

@@Deoxys911 thats not even rude like what Amanda had experienced. id say most people would be relieved at that response

[@stainedlavender]

When I went in for my first pre-accutane appointment a nurse was like "oh wow! you must not go out much", I was so embarrassed haha. I just gave her hella stink eye and she was like "omg no I'm so sorry!" I think she was fresh outta nursing school because she seemed really new.

[@Renegade3540]

I was wondering why you seemed excessively hyper in this video. Then realised I had it at 1.5x speed. Either way good to hear that at the end of the day the treatment worked for you. I'm really grateful for my accutane treatment I went through over 10 years ago now as it helped me finally get rid of my horrible acne, though as a guy my experience was a lot less monitored and overall I didn't know much about the dangers of accutance, I only became aware of it much later in my life.

[@emmyyu142]

that first part made me laugh just wanted to let u know lol

[@egg1257]

I have a dermatologist appointment in a couple of days to talk about accutane and this video was really helpful in preparing me for it!! I never knew the pregnancy screening was this intense so I'm glad I have a little more insight in what to expect now :)

[@docsmooth]

I was on Accutane 20+ years ago. I don't remember the dose or length of time I was on it. I did have to get blood tests to check liver function but I don't remember about birth control or pregnancy restrictions (as a male it may have never been brought up to me). My side-effects were mild with only nose bleeds and dry face. Cleared my face up and never had issues again. The mood swings and suicidal thoughts warning was given but said to be so rare that I shouldn't worry (now we know it's not so rare and needs to be monitored). Even though it worked for me I would still try other methods of treatment before going on it. Knowing the possible side-effects and possible long term effects now, to me, it feels like a final step in treatment.

[@emmyyu142]

you dont need pregnancy restrictions bc im assuming youre a cis male. it causes birth defects so it prob wont do anything for you

[@lilaismygirl5524]

The captions are killer! I'm glad you paid for this service.

[@penguinandpandasftw6741]

bro, I remember there were reports of teen girls committing su***de while on Accutane which is what made me swear not to ever take it. So glad you were ok though!! 🧡🧡

[@GSully32]

Gabe Sully Really glad you shared your story. I was on Accutane too because I had such large bumps that would oose and I had so many bumps on my back that it hurt to sit on a chair with a back. While on it, I also broke out in hives, but only once though. I’m a guy, just for context. Not only was I on Accutane, however, I was on it throughout my wrestling season (bloody lips, eyebrows, scars lasted longer), and I also had braces. It was a hard time, but now that it’s over I’m so glad because I have straight teeth and clear skin. 🤩

[@spitfire999]

Accutane was proscribed to me for moderate-to-severe nodular acne. Insurance denied several times, claiming it was just mild surface acne; now I'm waiting for a fair hearing. This video gave me a bit more motivation tackling my difficulty, thank you.

[@eliwalch2571]

I had a ton of acne, then I got sent to the dermatologist and they told me I had to go on accutane. I got on it Late September and just got off around 2.5 months ago. I get small flares every once in a while but I’m so much happier now that my face isn’t a pepperoni . my favorite part is that even with boys, they give you a packet talking about birth control and iPledge XD. Thank you for giving people an informed opinion on this!!! There’s so many people that think the risks are the same as the ones in the 80’s n 90’s. It’s good to have some good information and a story to help people understand it!

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

I was on a prescription acne med when I was in high school in the late 90's. (Don't remember the name) I had to stop it after about 2 weeks because it made me loopy and hallucinate. Almost like I was severely drunk. I'm glad to know acne medications have gotten better in 20 years.

[@katrinamassett4268]

Hi Amanda! I had talked to you via email before I started my accutane. I am now currently in my month 3, and while I also have had some side effects issues and with using the ipledge system and the annoyance of tests and monthly appointments - I am also in the same boat of I would do it all again if I had too! The feeling of not having to hide my face, to not have the feeling of not wanting to leave the house, to not looking at my peers wishing I didn’t have the stress of acne and honestly not being in a bad state of mind from feeling ugly because of my acne has made my personal quality of life so much better. I want to thank you for responding so kindly to me those months ago and I wanted to let you know that you’ve helped someone else out already with your experience!

[@melissabailey5930]

Thanks for this. I'm just starting the accutane process again and all we hear are horror stories online. Stories like this are real important for all the acne sufferers out there that are terrified of accutane like I was.

[@sof1675]

I hope you have a good experience Melissa. It wasn’t good for me but everyone’s different

[@GB-xt7zm]

THE DEDICATION! WE LOVE YOU SWELL AND YOUR "SUBREDDIT"

[@dextersaturday4128]

Accutane destroyed my dad’s face, so while my acne kinda sucks I can’t use it :(

[@BrendanCescon]

I did two rounds of accutane. I had terrible acne and my skin was extremely prone to scarring. The rounds of accutane were definitely rough and embarrassing, but it was SOOOOOO worth it. I was severely depressed before taking it, and after I finished I was so much happier. My derm half jokingly told me that if you only took into account people's moods before and after taking accutane, it could be classified as an antidepressant.

[@noahmayfield3410]

I was too! I know the expirerience is different for everyone, but it worked wonders for me and I'm so grateful for it ❤️

[@wishiwaslizbennet924]

Same, was hellish but worked absolute miracles

[@iwilitu6591]

Wow I’m so sorry it didn’t go smoothly. I’m a 22 year old guy and I started accutane at 21 because I was still getting acne at my age too. I actually asked for it and my dermatologist was like ok since we tried spot treatment and it did it work. Maybe it’s because I’m a guy but I only had to get my blood tested every two months. I stared at 10mg for a month then 20 , then 40 and finally 60 for the last 7 months. I didn’t get any side effect except chapped lips and the very last month eczema but she gave me a cream for that. Also, I never encountered mood swings or suicidal thoughts. I’d even say it was the opposite since I was so embarrassed by my acne before, that seeing my skin clean up gave me such a boost of confidence and overall made me so much more happy. I think even if I had more side effects it’s still go through it because this stuff is magical. Also since in my country we have good healthcare I didn’t have to pay for it at all

[@johnbakerface]

I took this too, was rough but totally changed my life! Sunburn=no bueno.. love your stuff!!!!!

[@7248948moo]

It’s wild to me that they came right out of the gate suggesting accutane to you, my dermatologist was trying pretty much everything else and I actually ended up having to point blank say I wanted to be put on it. Anyway, it helped me a lot, I’ve been off it for about a year and it was totally worth it.

[@VividlyVapid]

You look fantastic, your skin looks fantastic, YOU are fantastic. I hope you feel utterly fantastic. I love your humor, you're like a friend I've never met but that I wished I'd met.

[@RyanConIon]

This is a extreme of I tried _________ so you don’t have to

[@vmcovers1]

Coming back to this cause I’m starting Accutane today. Wish me luck

[@arfles]

Thank you for sharing! I was on this as well and it fixed things so well for me, but as a guy... I really didn't have it quite as rough, still needed blood tests for liver & kidney function, though. I experienced most of your side effects but I've been clear and off of it a year now, but one side effect has persisted, sadly: longer heal times and scarring from cuts, but I think the scarring has gotten *so* much better than it was. Also even if you aren't on acutane (Claravis) sunscreen, sunscreen SUNSCREEN! Future you will thank you for having nicer skin than people your age that don't. Be safe and healthy everyone!

[@Ggoldrushh9]

thanks for sharing this! me and my derm were talking about accutane, but i was really scared so this helped me a lot!

[@hallmarkuss]

Last year around Feb 2019 my dermatologist prescribed me doxycycline monohydrate. I took it until June-ish 2019 and my skin really cleared up. It stayed clear until August of this year where the same type of acne came back :/ So my doctor put me back on it again and my skin thankfully cleared up after 3 months. However she said that if it comes back or gets worse again, I'm gonna have to start accutane. I'm really hoping this won't be the case. I've always been so nervous about accutane but this video was v informative and cleared up some misconceptions I had. Thanks!

[@robertgrey1377]

Always enjoy your informative videos, and getting to learn about various topics I don’t typically engage with. Makes me feel like a more well rounded person. Tik tok, quibi, costumes, teeth whitening, etc. it’s all great and highly appreciated!

[@charliehateschocolate7786]

I'm jealous of Amanda not being afraid of needles and hospitals anymore. I also have to get monthly blood work (most of the time they have to fill 5 or more vials) and I have to get a shot every night. And I've had to do this pretty since I was a baby. I'm almost 18 now and I'm just barely less afraid of needles and hospitals than I was when I was 2.

[@zo869]

Taking accutane was the best decision I ever made. Did it suck? Yes. Was it worth it in the end? Absolutely.

[@wishiwaslizbennet924]

Yes, exactly same! It was a complete miracle drug for me!

[@sof1675]

But let’s not promote it like a “miracle drug”. I have chronic dry lips and chemical depression after 6 years of not taking it. Taking it is a very serious decision.

[@Inosix]

Sent this to my wife who will be starting. Even if you don't get a lot of views for this video, thank you for taking the time to upload about this topic.

[@GreatBooker]

I really appreciate you sharing your experience. I took accutane a couple years ago and oh boy was it wild. Gained a ton of weight mostly bc I could barely move from the joint pain, screwed up my stomach, and gave me horrible anxiety and depression. I only lasted five months but my skin is still pretty clear.

[@adrianrammirez]

I took accutane about 4 years ago during middle school. Best thing ever in my life! I never had to worry about how my face look bc it was just clear skin that i didn’t noticed I didn’t have acne bc of accutane. I would highly recommend it. Also you look great Amanda!

[@friendlykristen]

Thanks for making this video! It is interesting to hear a first hand experience. I'm sure a bunch of people are curious about the process. It is nice of you to share something so personal.

[@Emh19]

Having to be put on birth control and having to have pregnancy tests is interesting. I wonder if I did it as a Gay woman they would say I had to do all that.

[@micacole5115]

They'll do a pregnancy test no matter what you tell them. I think it's a liability issue.

[@commakazee]

You would, those are part of regulations beyond your doctor. I don't think they even ask for your orientation, its just "can you get pregnant? yes? here's your birth control"

[@cardamooon]

You would have to. Even nuns have to be on birth control when taking Accutane according to my dermatologist

[@tyf.5111]

Being gay doesn't mean you're suddenly incapable of becoming pregnant. Basically if you have a functioning uterus, you'd be required to do this.

[@crescentshay]

As someone who is currently on Accutane, if you are gay you can cite “abstinence” as your form of birth control. You still must take the pregnancy tests though!

[@GloomyYumi]

When you said "listen to your dermatologist" I had a flashback of one that told me to use the CeraVe cleanser and then you mentioned it and I have to share this with people just because of how bad of a reaction I had to it. I had a first degree burn all over my face the day after using it for the first time... I'm assuming there was something I didn't know I was allergic to in the product (it was years ago, Idk if the formula is the same and I'm not willing to try it again) but I have no idea what it was. I've never had such a bad reaction to anything before or after. I'm not saying don't try CeraVe just because I had a bad reaction but please please please don't go straight into using ANY product on your face or eyes. Do a test on a small patch of skin and if you get any sort of bad reaction, don't use it. Be safe.

[@mixxdup]

sorry to butt in, but i had a somewhat similar experience. i didn't have a reaction bad enough that i got a *burn* but the cerave foaming cleanser for normal-oily skin gave me THEE worst breakout of my life to the point where i was ashamed to show my face ANYWHERE. i'm sorry about your experience with your cleanser, but i find solace in that i'm not alone in my experiences with cerave. i didn't truly realize that what works for one person may not work for another and that i should patch-test first, and having a cerave product not work for me when it worked for so many people was so isolating.

[@GloomyYumi]

@@mixxdup Thank you for sharing this with me! It really is comforting to know that I wasn't the only one because I've only ever heard good things about their products. It happened years ago but I still am terrified of trying any new skincare products because of it

[@mixxdup]

@@GloomyYumi of course !! i admire your courage in sharing your story; it can be really hard to share something so sensitive as the condition of your skin. my bad experience happened in february and i'm still experiencing the remnants of the insane hyperpigmentation from it, and it's made me really scared to try new products as well. i hope you managed to find something that worked for you !!

[@GloomyYumi]

@@mixxdup You're so sweet and I'm really sorry you still struggle with the reaction you got from it. I don't really get acne anymore (I do get a pimple or two around the time I get my period but that's about it) and thankfully I don't have any scars but I remember what it was like to struggle with what my skin looked like and it's awful because people always look at your face and you can't help but feel like they're just looking at your skin. But that's why the spot test is so important. I wish someone had told me that before so I hope someone will see my comment and use that knowledge to make surr they don't have to struggle with what we had to go through.

[@maggieissus]

I swear CeraVe is the only cleanser that breaks me out!

[@moonsaf28]

I'm 26, have endometriosis, been on different kinds of bc and medication for the past 6 years. Still have acne and a lot of acne scars. Never been prescribed anything for it though, tried dealing with it myself with varying degrees of success. Will try Eucerin. Thank you for the video, it's always interesting to hear about other people's experiences with meds.

[@aftershock1186]

took my blood test this morning! happy to see the upload

[@aloneinmidnight]

i also relatively recently got off accutane! i started in early january this year and got off it mid-september, so 9 months using it. it worked wonders! i was lucky too in that i didn't have any adverse side effects, the dryness though was REAL bad. my lips were so dry they were just cracked all the time and sometimes it would get to the point any movement would make them bleed. so strong lip gloss/balm/chapstick things were a lifesaver. all in all it was a pretty good year to take it, i felt, because i was at home so much due to the pandemic so the sun sensitivity didn't get me as bad as it would have if it was a normal year. i also recommend taking it, it really did wonders for my skin and i am so glad i did it even if it was a long time!!!

[@katepayne58]

I was on accutane twice and it was the biggest pain the ass. I had to get my blood drawn twice a month. Also my acne came back each time. I started with a new dermatologist and started curology and now my skin is so nice. I take spermalatone as well. A boy just said I had the nicest skin he’d ever seen. I never get any pimples and my skin is so smooth.

[@TianaCoats]

I got horrible acne at 30. I got spironolactone and it worked wonders for me. I worked in a Pharmacy and Accutane patients always had a lot of documentation.

[@abluehedge]

Interesting video! I never knew what it was like taking Accutane. I'm personally using adapalene (another vitamin A derivative like Accutane, but not nearly as strong) and I've been having great success with it! Since it's a gel you apply to your face, it doesn't have the side affect of drying out your whole body. However, my face is more sensitive to sunlight so I definitely wear sunscreen. It's also available over-the-counter, so it's much more accessible, too. I have no idea if pregnant women can use it (I'm a man, so it's something I haven't considered before). I should add, for anyone reading, even though it's available over the counter, I'd still recommend talking to a dermatologist to see if its appropriate for you; I started using it because my dermatologist prescribed it to me. I'm glad you had great success! Your skin looks great!

[@mothmallow]

I've had moderate-severe acne for 15 years now and I'm pretty tired of it. My doctors have never taken the concern seriously, so the most surprising part of the video to me was that it was your doctor who just assumed you should go on accutane. I figured I'd have to sort of beg my doctor to let me try it. Maybe I'll bring it up again at my next appointment, or maybe I'll find another doctor.

[@DrummerGiraffe]

Super interesting video!! Growing up, my mom always told me I was lucky to have clear skin because her high school bf murdered his mom as a result of accutane psychosis and I freaked out when I got adult acne. This made me feel much better

[@kirstnmichelle]

I am so glad this video exists. There is so much fear-mongering online for Accutane. I had it, Just FYI, with the supplements, its mostly any supplement that contains vitamins A and B. I was able to take Vitamin D, which was good because on Accutane dropped my D levels to almost 0, but a daily supplement helped. Also, my worst side effect was menstruation issues, just from everything being so dry, I had less bleeding but that caused such bad cramps. but also its not that bad lol

[@louiselauwers5478]

Wowwww, I read this as I was an ‘accountant’ for 10 months, thinking you had had an only fans

[@BrianGefrich]

I'm so into these very frank and personal reviews.

[@SI-FI_creations]

I did accutane myself, but I just did abstinence as my birth control. I can't really remember my experience. Since my new job and masks, I have had huge flares of acne since then. Though, I don't really get the severe spots of acne anymore. It's interesting how everyone's experience is so different! I did have an allergic reaction which shut down my body before they put me on accutane. That TERRIFIED me. I literally could not sit up in bed. I couldn't move my neck to drink water. I was stuck laying on the bed. But that was NOT accutane. Accutane was nice for all the warnings they give you.

[@arlysm6259]

I'm so glad you made this video bc I've had severe acne for the past few months and I'm thinking about taking accutane and you definitely helped me clear some doubts.

[@morgansadler1761]

i'm glad you got a better version of the medication and it worked for you!! i was put on accutane (or roaccutane, as its called in the uk) for about six months when i was 12! TWELVE!! i had to go to a dermatologist each month to get pregnancy tests and the main side effect i got was the dry/brittle skin (lips so brittle they'd split almost every time i smiled) and it DESTROYED my mental health, (TW) i started sh and haD lots of unalive thoughts, stuff i still deal with now almost 10 years later. i fully believe it flicked some switch in my brain and tho i probably would have experienced bad mental health anyway, it kicked it up at a much younger age fuck accutane and the the doctor who prescribed it to a literal child ✌️

[@JacquelineUnderwood]

If you’re having issues with dry lips, try making your own lip balm with very moisturizing oils and waxes. I make mine with beeswax and mixture of coconut oil and shea butter (more shea and beeswax in summer for a more solid heat resistant balm, more coconut in winter for a more moisturizing balm since the cold keeps it rather solid), but you could use olive oil or any heavy oil as well for something super moisturizing. It works better than anything petroleum based and it’s super easy to make. My summer mix was usually somewhere around 65-70% beeswax (by volume with the little pellets) and 35-30% oil/butter. Winter mix was usually around 60% wax, 25-30% butter, and 10-15% oil. I just did this all by eye since I’ve been doing it so long but you can find recipes online. Honestly it’s made my lips feel so much better.

[@mixxdup]

cerave. i've heard so many good things about it but i'm just one of those few people that had an awful experience. i'm still experiencing the extreme hyperpigmentation from the giant breakout i had from it in february. all that to say, PLEASE know that what works for one person may not work for you !! try and find information on how products can affect your skin type, whether people have had bad experiences, and patch test new products.

[@sof1675]

Amanda, I recommend you wait at least six months; I had to do three rounds because after half a year my acne came back. I have PCOS, so I will never be completely acne free (I think) but I won’t ever take that treatment ever again. Accutane triggered in me a deep chemical depression. I would not take the risk.

[@juliadandy6019]

For the lip balm, I would recommend watching Jen Luv's video on it. She actually breaks it down many brands and how Carmex has some damaging ingredients long term. I personally recommend the Vaseline one 100%

[@michaelcrump7225]

This video pretty much sums up why I did not use Accutane when I was younger. The risks paired with everything you have to do while on Accutane Or just not worth it for a few pimples. The doctor pretty much told me exactly what they told you. Moderate to severe acne and my skin scars easily so they recommended Accutane. After going through all the risks I was like no I do not want to do that

[@specialj67]

Eucerin body and hand creams are legit! My skin has never felt so unproblematic since switching to Eucerin last year. I also love their skin calming body wash-which is basically an oil cleanser for your body.

[@erickm253]

As someone studying for my pharmacist board exam, this is actually a great review of Claravis (Isotretinoin). Other brand names include Absorica, Amnesteem, and Myorisan. Congrats on the successful treatment and thank you for sharing your experience! 👍

[@msteerie]

You have convinced me to take Accutane this very second! :P nah but this video was good! Definitely something I'll look into more if I need to cause my acne is annoying.

[@Choolio94]

I was Accutane like 10 years ago, the old, really bad one. I'm already fair/dry skinned so that made so many of the issues worse. I had incredibly dry skin. I ended up having to get medicated lotion to keep from getting infections because my skin was coming off in like chunks, like when you get a 2nd degree sunburn. I also had some depression along side of it. I was already doing well enough mentally that I was able to get through it but it was pretty bad. The worst was one day when I fell asleep right after taking one of my pills. It started releasing in my throat and I woke up in the worst pain of my life. You know the thing I described with my skin? That happened on my throat and I had to have my parents rush me to the ER. I started overnight while they gave me fluids and some antibiotics to prevent infection. Luckily I went from awful cystic acne to never really having a pimple again. It was a rough 6 months (which was the max when I did it), but I am so glad with how my face looks now. I remember all the monthly blood tests and that packet they made you sign with the drawings of the horrible birth defects it can cause. I haven't started trying for kids, but there's a chance I could be sterile from it. I'm glad I can relate to someone else's experience, even if I'd rather you have never gone through it. Also great videos! I love your channel and binged all of your videos recently!

[@wishiwaslizbennet924]

Dear Lord, I'm so sorry for what you went through and that it's changed now

[@ThePeachGirlDiaries]

Hey gorllll, I'd look into pixi's ingredient list. Lots of fragrance which is bad for the skin. If you are looking into something hydrating, I'd look into hylaronic acid. I'm not a skin care expert just very into skin care ❤️

[@mothmadi_]

she uses it and she says it work out fine for her and hydrates her skin. im sure she knows already that fragrances can have negative effects to the skin. no need to repeat useless info about stuff

[@ThePeachGirlDiaries]

@@mothmadi_ just because something highly fragranced works/has worked doesn't mean it won't cause issues later. Fragrance is highly sensitizing, meaning that it can CAUSE sensitivity (even if your skin isn't sensitive currently). Don't necessarily think stating so is useless but ok ☺️

[@ShesAaRebel]

I use rose hip oil from The Ordinary! I love it, especially during the winter. I don't use it much during the summer, since it's so humid where I live. The hyaluronic acid is also good, but you MUST use it with a moisturizer. I love that brand, cause they sell skin care products that other companies over-hype and over-price, but at a way more affordable cost. The face moisturizer by Simple is also great. Many times I have tried switching up my moisturizer, buy something new, and then hate it cause it just doesn't "soak" into my skin as nicely.

[@salcatart]

I work in a pharmacy(as a tech) so I’m sorta familiar with the process of dispensing accutane. I found this really interesting! The generic accutane is called Isotretinoin. I’ve seen Myorisan prescribed as well.

[@taylorv710]

I am slightly surprised that they put you on accutane so quickly. Like you mentioned in the video, it is usually the last resort option for treating acne. (Which was the case for me) And if your acne was hormonal acne birth control could have potentially cleared up your skin without jumping straight to accutane. I first started getting acne at 11, well before I even got my first period, and didn’t see a dermatologist until I was 14. And when we did they first gave me a low dose antibiotic and topical creams as treatment. That lasted for about a year then it stopped working. Was then given a diff antibiotic and creams which also lasted about a year. At this point I was 16 and we got a new dermatologist and she was very informative. She sat down with my mom and I got a solid 45 minutes discussing all our options and how acne is caused and the different types. We ultimately decided accutane would be the best long term solution. Th main differences in my experience from yours was that I did not have to go on birth control, at the end of month 1 I did experience the “big break out” affectionately called the pimple apocalypse the worst that my acne had ever been. I did not experience any nausea. I was told to never take the pills on an empty stomach. I took 2 pills a day one in the morning and one at night. I either immediately ate after taking the pill or I would eat before and then take the pills, but at the very least I was told drink milk or something with a bit of substance when taking the pill. My skin was super dry but I never experienced any type of the peeling that you mentioned. I’m now 20 almost 21 and my skin stayed clear up until about 3-4 months ago, it has gotten pretty bad again but I’m pretty sure it has to do with stress. But accutane, the side effects, and the possible birth defects are no joke. Especially the birth defects, my understanding is that if you get pregnant while on Accutane it is almost guaranteed there will be some type of major birth defect. My dermatologist also explained that it takes about a month for your body to fully regulate with the medication. And when you finally get off Accutane it can take anywhere from one month to even sometimes up to three months before it fully flushes out of your system.

[@atticus_the_skeleton6256]

This is giving me serious flashbacks 😂. As a biological male taking Accutane, I still had to do blood tests every month. It was also the original drug so I have some ✨chronic dry mouth✨. Also, my dermatologist had to legally ask if I was pregnant even though he knew I was a biological male.

[@sof1675]

I stopped taking it like six years ago and my mouth is still dry

[@colinhiggins4663]

So as a person who was on accutane from 2011-2012 as a male it was more of a verbal agreement to not have sex. its crazy the double standard from a females point of view. For me my negative issues were the anxiety that continues to this day. (unsure if that was just me or a cause from the meds) though i got what i paid for. I have maybe had one pimple in 2 years time. it works its just some things you can't know how its gonna effect you until you decide to take it.

[@monicadepaul6223]

My brother went on the old Accutane in his early teens. He was a shitty sibling beforehand, but it magnified his horrible, abusive nature tenfold.

[@ann-gt4hh]

Lol ok well looks like I’m not getting a prescription for Accutane. As a teen I barely broke out, but now in my early 20’s I’m getting little breakouts that leave behind red scars that take a few months to go away. All of those side effects and blood work as well as that pregnancy bullshit, lol. No. Like, from the second hand anger I experienced just on you explaining all of that I would not handle that well. I’m glad the stuff worked for you and I’m really happy to have watched this video. I know what I’m comfortable with and can deal with, and that ain’t it x’D Besides, I’ve moved from a very humid climate to a very dry climate in the past few years and had extremely stressful and messed up hormonal swings, I’m pretty sure all of that is why my acne started up.

[@JeremyPickett]

Hey Amanda, just a fan here. I don't get acne much any more, but my skin has more scar tissue due to eczema than an unwrapped basket ball :) I am proud for you that you got, received, and moved past the parts that may people just cringe about, i.e. blood draws and tests. as us humans get more evolved, it is almost a fact of life that each and every one will have more blood tests than our parents, them more than their parents, our kids more us us, and so on. i don't know if this is a compliment on your makeup skillz or my degenerate--degenerative? super bad??--eye site, your complexion never lept out towards me. you look great now, and i can't say i'd change that opinion. oh, and face moisturizers work, but you hit the long term solution on it's head, drink tons of water. It is funny, this stupid plague has made all of us think about what we *should* have been thinking of all along--wash/purell your hands 80 times daily, say it don't spray it, and nobody likes it for any reason to get up in someones face. lastly, i promisePromise!promise this will happen if it hasn't already, you *will* start to just not give a shit about bloodwork. It took me awhile, but after... (mental math...)... 280 blood tests over just under three months they just get soo routine. Heh, I tried and made sure blood draws were always from the same wrist, so I could have the dots concentrated on my left, and the scars from my mishaps, blood cathiters, and surgeries on my right. unfortunately i heal from scar tissue really fast, so oh well. :) glad you are done with that course, and things appear to be going your way!

[@kikudagriffin8363]

I also struggle with acne and it was so much worse in high school (well for me secondary). Youre beautiful regardless, homies, of course to get rid of it go about it how you want but remember that it's not junk food necessarily. But either way beauty outshines acne and people dont think as less of you for it as you think bvecause they likely been through it too. Screw any haters tryna diss you for it, they lost touch with reality.