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Fri-26-09-2014, 17:41 PM
Hi Sandra. I've been taking Acetritin for a bit over 5 weeks now. In my case, there is no chance of me getting pregnant so I don't have to have the pregnancy tests or worry about that. I admit, reading how a drug can damage a fetus and that you can't give blood for 2-3 years (depending on the site) after your last dose is a bit daunting putting this drug in your system! Most drugs come with some risks so I guess we have to decide for ourselves if the risks are less than living with the disease being treated.
As to side effects - I had a mild headache the fist day (or two) which may or may not have been caused by the drug. Since the doctor mentioned I might have a headache, I'll say it was due to the Acitretin but honestly I'm not sure about that one as it was mild and I haven't had one since then. The only other side effect I've possibly had would be a dry mouth. I normally have had dry mouth at times but this is a bit more and I tend to drink a lot more than normal. I've not experienced any other side effects.
Does it work? For me, I have noticed big improvements in some areas, small improvements in others. The small improvements would be on my ears, neck, scalp which were more the problem areas for me to begin with so I'm hoping these areas are just more stubborn and I will soon be able to see more improvement there. I'm also getting UVB light therapy so how much improvement is from the therapy or the drug, I can't say.
This isn't a recommendation for Acetritin, nor am I saying to stay away from it. My experience hasn't been long enough for me to give any more information than I mentioned above, plus we are each different and what works for one may not be what works for another.
Good luck with whichever path you choose to take.
As to side effects - I had a mild headache the fist day (or two) which may or may not have been caused by the drug. Since the doctor mentioned I might have a headache, I'll say it was due to the Acitretin but honestly I'm not sure about that one as it was mild and I haven't had one since then. The only other side effect I've possibly had would be a dry mouth. I normally have had dry mouth at times but this is a bit more and I tend to drink a lot more than normal. I've not experienced any other side effects.
Does it work? For me, I have noticed big improvements in some areas, small improvements in others. The small improvements would be on my ears, neck, scalp which were more the problem areas for me to begin with so I'm hoping these areas are just more stubborn and I will soon be able to see more improvement there. I'm also getting UVB light therapy so how much improvement is from the therapy or the drug, I can't say.
This isn't a recommendation for Acetritin, nor am I saying to stay away from it. My experience hasn't been long enough for me to give any more information than I mentioned above, plus we are each different and what works for one may not be what works for another.
Good luck with whichever path you choose to take.
