Accutane is a prescription drug acne medication developed for the treatment of severe acne by Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. Accutane contains only a highly processed form of vitamin A which works to reduce the amount of oil produced by the skin thereby controlling acne. The treatment is developed for the treatment of nodular acne. Accutane is not freely available and users must join an IPledge program that involves agreeing to an waiving the consequences of the various dangers that can be associated with the drug. Accutane may have a number of negative side effects and should definitely not be taken by pregnant women. It is normally treated as a last resort for acne sufferers.

Ingredients

Isotretinoin (Processed Vitamin A)

Price

• 10 mg – $439.99
• 20 mg – $515.99
• 40 mg – $566.99
• 4 months treatment – $2000.00

Positives

• A reduction in oil production, causing cystic acne to reduce
• Excess skin is shed which helps to unclog pores

Negatives

• Powerful medication may have a number of negative side effects including birth defects if taken by pregnant women
• Other side effects include depression, headaches, stomach problems, hair loss, night blindness, increased susceptibility to colds, nose bleeds and muscular pains.
• Excess drying of eyes, lips and skin as skin’s natural oil production is reduce by the drug
• Prescription only
• Waiver to be signed for using Accutane

Actual Customer Feedback

Accutane is a great way to go if you have moderate to severe acne. I have nodular acne and it seemed like my acne would never disappear but it eventually did. this drug does the job if you can handle the some what annoying side effects. Austin, Wilmington NC (portion from Acne.org)

This stuff is *rough* on your body: it’s no picnic, but if you can make it through all the side-effects, you should see results. Be warned, though, that it can interrupt your concentration. If you have a particularly mentally-intensive job (or schoolwork), you may not feel up to it all the time! Gretchen NY, NY (portion from Acne.org)

Ive been on isotretinoin for about a month now, im taking 30mg a day and noticed that my lips are really dry and so is my skin, i cant wash my hair everyday as its also dry, i also keep getting nose bleeds as its even drying my nose out Rochelle, England (portion from acne.org)

Conclusion

The potentially harmful side effects of this drug are to be heavily considered if you are going to take this drug. We recommend that people should try other acne products which have been proven to work without the risk of any dangerous side effects. Although Accutane can treat acne it may also cause other problems which we believe are not worth the risk.