60 And Accutane

I am a 60 year old male who has had acne for 40 years. Eventually, after many years, my doctor sent me to a dermatologist. She prescribed 60mg a day and, after 6 weeks, I feel like a zombie! Aches, pains - I feel my age. Anyone else out there who takes this at my age?

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I would stop Accutane! You do understand that Accutane is a Chemo drug....If you delt with Acne for 40yrs then I would suggest you find others ways that are safer. There are teens and young people like me who now have joints and bones of that of a 60yr old due to this poison. What have you tried in the last 40yrs for your acne?

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I am a 52 year old women who has been on accutane for 1 month. I had severe acne and severe oily skin since I was 13 years old. I am thrilled so far with the results with accutane. I am having a few minor breakouts but not that bad. The oil and large pores have disapeared! Even the oily hair I have had all my life has dried up. I'm happy so far.

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I've read posts by enough people that have had serious problems from this medication that I can honestly say I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, especially a senior citizen that can be much more sensitive to the side effects and complications of any drug.

Learn more Accutane details here.

As oli girl posted, there are young teens that have taken it and developed very severe issues, so if you're going to use it, please be very careful and report any unusual side effects to your doctor immediately.

Are there any other questions or comments?

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I tried everything possible for acne for the past 40 years. Accutane was the best thing I have ever done. I have been off it for 3 months now and my face looks great. No acne. Slight oil. I feel great about myself and that is all that matters to me!!!!!

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Re: linda1023 (# 2)

Hi Linda, I'm afraid that's not the only thing that will dry up and unfortunately menopause is about to smack you in the face as well. Sorry but nobody will tell you this stuff until it happens to you. Come off it, it's not worth all the stuff you're going to go through in the years ahead.

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