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Accutane and the side effects
by cmkoehn, Dec 25, 2006 12:00AM
I am a 22 year old and I will be started accutane in one month. I am concerned about the side effects. I feel like I have tried EVERYTHING else and this is my last resort. I am ready for the side effects of dryness and peeling, etc... But, I will also be working out a lot during the time that I will be on the medication. Does accutane cause you to be tired or unable to work out?? Also, I have read that it can cause high cholesterol, has this been a problem with anyone? Okay, I think that I all for now. Thanks
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I did not have any side effects except for some slight drying. I never felt depressed or tired. Actually, when it started working I felt better about myself. Ifelt much more depressed dealing with cystic acne than I did some dryness.
Good luck.
I took acutane about 6 years ago. I did get very dry cracked lips so drink lots of water. The only other side effect was I had Knee pain in the night....it was crazy bad but I got through it....acutane for me was life changing.
Good luck.
good luck, be glad accutane is still around.