Accutane Understanding What It Actually Does (Top voted first)

I have taken the Accutane drug on 3 occasions 1990,1997,2008. I have had so many stomach problems that I attributed to something from a Bosnia peace keeping mission because that is when they started. I have Ulcers, a Hiatal Hernia, my gallbladder was removed, unexplained neuropathy in both hands and feet the list just keeps growing. Lately I have developed large masses one in my leg and the other in my back. They did not find the mass until an X-ray showed a cracked rib they believe has to be from trauma. The veins in my neck have begun to bust and this is from the pressure from the mass growing inside of me . The area becomes so hot I feel I am burning up and I sweat until the clothes I wear are soaked through.
I did not know that all these things and more come from the drug Accutane until I read some articles on this post. I have had a light turn on in my head, I finally have an explanation that ties all the problems together and realize it is not just me. I would tell anyone considering this drug to say no. Do not take this drug.
I just wanted to say thank you for helping me come to grips with this after 20 years.

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Your incite is very true . I was given things like anthrax shots and pills before Desert Storm in 1990. I have never been able to find out what exactly is going on and talking to the community of people with almost identical issues shines some light on an awful problem.
I do not expect any help but I do wish that people considering this drug to do any thing else but this before they even consider taking it..

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I am so very sorry that you're suffering so many awful health problems.

And yes, Accutane has caused many lingering issues for many people that have taken it. The burden, however, is actually trying to prove it. When the medical issues crop years later, it's almost impossible to prove they were caused by a drug and not just issue you would have developed anyway.

Learn more Accutane details here.

And of course, that leaves many people in a lurch as to what to do about it.

If you were a veteran and have been overseas, then you also have to wonder what else you might have been exposed to that could have contributed and never even known you were exposed to such substances?

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