Accutane self lab tests?

Does anyone know how to get lab tests without a doctor's order? I live
in a smallish town. Because of the administrative hassles, the only
dermotologist available to me is unwilling to prescribe accutane at
this time. I have done a course 10 years ago without complications,
but now have a milder case that is not being helped much by a variety
of topicals as well as minocycline 200 mg per day (for >3 years now).
I have ordered on line and feel very comfortable with self prescribing
because of my medical back ground, research and past experience.

On the other hand, I'd like to monitor my liver enzymes and
triglycerides if possible. Thanks.

Assuming you cannot get the labs done without a doctor, maybe you could
tell your dermatologist that you were seriously considering
self-medicating and ask him if he would be willing to monitor your
blood levels. How do you think he would react?

And actually, that might indicate to him how serious you are about
solving your acne problem.

It's interesting that he is not willing to prescribe you Accutane but
he is willing to prescribe you a drug that has potential side-effects
-- rare liver problems, hyperpigmentation -- while simulaneously being
ineffective (in your case).


zekeskar.DeleteThis@yahoo.com wrote:
> Does anyone know how to get lab tests without a doctor's order? I live
> in a smallish town. Because of the administrative hassles, the only
> dermotologist available to me is unwilling to prescribe accutane at
> this time. I have done a course 10 years ago without complications,
> but now have a milder case that is not being helped much by a variety
> of topicals as well as minocycline 200 mg per day (for >3 years now).
> I have ordered on line and feel very comfortable with self prescribing
> because of my medical back ground, research and past experience.
>
> On the other hand, I'd like to monitor my liver enzymes and
> triglycerides if possible. Thanks.