Accutane Side Effect Questions

Hi,

I am an adult who has been on Accutane for 4 months (60 mg a day) and
was delighted by the results. For the first time in nearly 20 years I
can walk out of my house with flawless skin and not even have to look
in the mirror each morning playing I don't have another blemish.

But, while I have had few side effects during my four months of
treatment (only slightly dry lips that I can easily remedy) I have
noticed two more things in the last week or so that I didn't tie to
the Accutane but now am wondering.

1. I workout every day and and have for years. I noticed about two
weeks ago when lying in bed at night my lower legs and ankles would
acne slightly. Usually only one leg, but not the same one every night.
If it was really bothersome I would use Ben Gay and it would go away.
I thought it was just overworking my legs but now wonder if it's an
Accutane side effect.

The other thing is mood. Last week, I noticed I was very down and
stressed out and that feeling is still with me. It is NOT by any means
"suicidal" but I find I am grumpy, sad and even small things almost
bring me to tears. In fact, I have found myself almost starting
debates with people who normally wouldn't bother me.

It wasn't until this morning that I began to wonder if my poor mood is
related to Accutane also.

I know I can easily call my doctor, but wanted some feedback first
from other adults that have taken accutane. Is it odd for mood and
muscle ache side effects to kick in after several months of Accutane?
I would have expected them early on.

I am happy with Accutane's results with my acne and I guess I could
use Ben Gay, chalk my mood up to Accutane and try and keep my spirits
up until I end treatment in Mid-November, but wanted to get some
feedback.

Hi,

I too was on accutane for 5 months (2x40mg a day) and i train 5 times a week
and didnt have ache.

But while on accutane i was often very aggressive and very irritable. Felt
suicidal a couple of times but didnt care much.


"Ryan" <welziak.DeleteThis@snet.net> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I am an adult who has been on Accutane for 4 months (60 mg a day) and
> was delighted by the results. For the first time in nearly 20 years I
> can walk out of my house with flawless skin and not even have to look
> in the mirror each morning playing I don't have another blemish.
>
> But, while I have had few side effects during my four months of
> treatment (only slightly dry lips that I can easily remedy) I have
> noticed two more things in the last week or so that I didn't tie to
> the Accutane but now am wondering.
>
> 1. I workout every day and and have for years. I noticed about two
> weeks ago when lying in bed at night my lower legs and ankles would
> acne slightly. Usually only one leg, but not the same one every night.
> If it was really bothersome I would use Ben Gay and it would go away.
> I thought it was just overworking my legs but now wonder if it's an
> Accutane side effect.
>
> The other thing is mood. Last week, I noticed I was very down and
> stressed out and that feeling is still with me. It is NOT by any means
> "suicidal" but I find I am grumpy, sad and even small things almost
> bring me to tears. In fact, I have found myself almost starting
> debates with people who normally wouldn't bother me.
>
> It wasn't until this morning that I began to wonder if my poor mood is
> related to Accutane also.
>
> I know I can easily call my doctor, but wanted some feedback first
> from other adults that have taken accutane. Is it odd for mood and
> muscle ache side effects to kick in after several months of Accutane?
> I would have expected them early on.
>
> I am happy with Accutane's results with my acne and I guess I could
> use Ben Gay, chalk my mood up to Accutane and try and keep my spirits
> up until I end treatment in Mid-November, but wanted to get some
> feedback.