Hiding out for now..

So, I'm going on some pill called Accutane. I'm sure most of you have heard of it: Isotretinoin (trade name: Accutane) is a powerful drug used in the treatment of acne. Four to five months of Accutane treatment usually leads to clearing of acne. It is a potent medication that is very effective for nearly all types of breakouts.  It should be used for a severe, scarring acne. Is also used for acne present for many years that has not respond completely to antibiotic pills and creams. My skin really isn't bad at all. Actually, you'd never notice I even have any if you were just looking at me. I don't have it bad, but It never goes away...So?? They told me they want me on this. I'm going to take it for 5 months, then I should NEVER have any acne again, or so they claim. For a girl, that is WAAYYYY exciting to hear, so I said ok. I want beautiful clear skin 100% even though my skin is pretty dang good already.. This all sounds perfect right??  Wrong.

 The side effects are insane... Side effects that are common are listed here. Chapped lips (90%),  Dry skin and itching (80%)  Dryness of nose, mild nosebleed (80%), Irritation of the eyelids and eyes (40%), Joint and muscle pains (15%), Temporary hair thinning (10%), Rash (7%), Intestinal symptoms (5%), Urinary symptoms (5%), Headache (5%), Increased sensitivity to sun (5%), Decreased night vision (<1%), Depression, thoughts of suicide (<1%).
Accutane may increase the level of blood fats, sometimes to risky levels. This reverts back to normal when the drug is stopped. Occasionally it may affect the liver. That's why regular blood tests are necessary during Accutane treatment. There is little risk of any damage if these precautions are followed.

The most damaging side effect of Accutane is serious birth defects if taken during pregnancy. It is critically important for women not to take Accutane while pregnant, and not to become pregnant while taking it. Women who are, or might be, sexually active while taking Accutane must use an effective method of birth control, of which the birth control pill is the most effective. Birth control pills do rarely fail, so an additional method of birth control such as a condom for the male partner or a spermicidal foam or sponge is also needed. Because the birth defects caused by Accutane are so serious, it's important not to share the pills with others.
  

SOOOOOO......WOW!! This sounds like it's going to be a long 5 months. I've never had a bloody nose (even when I broke my nose), so I'm not worried about that. Dry skin is easily fixed by lotion which I wear like crazy anyways. Dry eyes are fixed easy with eye drops which I always have. Chapped lips won't be a problem since I LOVE chapstick and lip gloss. Hair thinning, I could care less about since I HAVE SO MUCH FREAKING HAIR ON MY HEAD!!  But I love it, so hope it stays, Then sensitivety to sun won't be a problem, I tan like crazy and wear sunscreen when I work as a lifeguard anyways..  :) 

  But, I am worried about a few......The joint pain could be a really bad issue since I'm somewhat broekn 24-7 physically from sport injuries. Also, the decreased night vision could be a problem because, I am already really colorblind...  Then, for some reason the depression thing makes me a little nervous. My doctors think that might affect me. My mom seemed nervous when they mentioned that too. Soo, guess I'll find out. 5months of a little depression could be managable! Hopefully I just stay completely happy though..

I get my blood drawn like every 2months to check my liver, and they Pregnancy test me monthy to make sure I'm never pregnant.. They're not putting me on birth control, just told me not to have sex!! Ahhaha, ok. Easy right?  Sooooo..........This stuff better freaking work!!