Hi, My name is John Arick I'm 32 and I've been taking Accutane since 1976. Iwould like to offer any advice I can give on this drug and I'm also wondering about the other retnoid you are talking about called soritane.

My e-mail address is jarick@uswest.net

I live in Denver Colorado if anyone wants to talk I can do that too.

Have you had any input from your Derm on long term accutane usage? I have been on Accutane for 5 years (30mg/day) and am currenty off it. I can't stand being off accutane(it's only been 2 1/2 months off). However, the lack of long term effects on the body scares me. What has been your experience? Please advise.

Tina