Accutane is a powerful drug used to treat the most severe types of  acne.  It is extremely effective at treating acne, but it comes with a  list of side effects and risks - making it suitable for last resort  cases.  Accutane works by using a processed and concentrated form of  Vitamin A to decrease oil production in your skin.  Oftentimes, too much  oil production will result in clogged pores, which results in acne.   Accutane also works by killing the bacteria responsible for acne.
Accutane is the brand name for the drug isotretinoin.  Isotretinoin  is sold under many different brand names; however, Accutane is the most  popular in the United States and has been around since 1982.  If you  want to save money, you can also purchase the generic form of  isotretinoin, which goes under the name Claravis.
A treatment plan involving Accutane will typically last from two to six months.  Accutane dosage typically falls within .50 to 200 mg per day, and can be taken in  either oral or topical form.  The tablets aren't cheap and can cost you  between 150 to 200 dollars per month, with higher dosages costing more.   Since many insurance companies consider acne to be a cosmetic issue,  Accutane is not normally covered by insurance.  However, if you need  Accutane to combat cysts or nodules, your insurance might cover  treatment.
Accutane is a powerful and sometimes dangerous drug.  Therefore, in  order to use Accutane, you will need to sign up with iPledge.  iPledge  is a program associated with the FDA that began as a way to help prevent  pregnant ladies from having babies with birth defects due to Accutane.   Similarly, if you are female, you will need to take two pregnancy  tests, with negative results, in order to obtain Accutane.  These tests  will need to be repeated each month of treatment.  Women who are  sexually active while on Accutane must use two different forms of birth  control, or abstain from sexual activity.
As you can see, Accutane  isn't a drug you mess around with.  It is reserved for the most serious  cases of acne, and shouldn't be the first drug you try.  If nothing else  has worked, however, Accutane can be a good treatment option for you.   Accutane has worked when other drugs have failed, and although there are  side effects, is tolerated by thousands of people across America.   While using Accutane, remain under the care of your physician, and  always report any side effects.
