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Roaccutane

  • 03-08-2016 7:55am
    #1
    Frankh17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    I have been prescribed antibiotics by my GP for acne. He said that after six months of my skin hasn't improved he will refer me to a dermatologist for roaccutane. I have a medical card, will this help with the cost of roaccutane?


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  • #2
    echo beach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭echo beach


    Yes. If you have a full medical card (not a doctor visit one) then you will only have to pay the prescription levy of €2.50 a month or €5 if you require two different strengths to make up the dose prescribed.


  • #3
    Hopefulhi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭Hopefulhi


    Has anyone here had experiences of this drug would you recommend it or are the side effects very severe?


  • #4
    Frankh17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭Frankh17


    Hopefulhi wrote: »
    Has anyone here had experiences of this drug would you recommend it or are the side effects very severe?

    And as well as roaccutane, what are people's experiences with antibiotics prescribed for acne?


  • #5
    rex-x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,893 ✭✭✭rex-x


    Roaccutane is a fantastic drug for acne. It WILL clear your skin and in many cases forever (I was one of the unlucky ones that needed 3 five month sessions of it). The only pain is the monthly blood tests but compared to antibiotics of which I tried them all id say it is a miracle drug! The side effects are not so bad, get a really good lip balm and you will be ok!


  • #6
    Hopefulhi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭Hopefulhi


    While on Roaccutane is it very important to avoid alcohol or would the occasional drink matter? I've read your skin dries out a lot, is there any facial moisturiser you'd recommend to help with that? Also, hair removal appears to be an issue? Can one get threading done?


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  • #7
    echo beach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭echo beach


    There is an old thread on this over in the Long Term Illness forum that may answer some of your questions http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055767209


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