Should I increase from 40mg to 60mg per day?

I posted this in my blog, but figured I should post here to get some wider input:

When my derm prescribed Roaccutane for me, he said to start on 40mg and then I could try out 60mg if I wanted to (but noted that some people can't tolerate that much).

I weigh about 68kg.

I've been on 40mg per day for 18 days and am wondering whether I should think about upping my doage to 60mg per day?

So here's my current thinking:

* I'm tolerating the 40mg quite well (no IB - touch wood - and no major side effects)

* I could up my dosage by 20mg and finish my course sooner. This appeals as I would ideally like to have finished my Tane course when summer comes around so I can spend some time out in the sun as I love snorkelling/swimming at the beach.

* I'm worried however that upping my dose may bring on an IB and possibly start some side effects (e.g. joint pain), and if so, would be happier to continue with the 40mg.

Any advice? Would particularly appreciate comments from those who have upped from 40mg to 60mg during their course and how this impacted in terms of side-effects.

Thanks,
EternalTraveller

Ok to take saw palmetto with Accutane?

Hi there - I'm due to start accutane just as soon as my blood test results come back (I have the script already). I forgot to ask my derm whether it is ok to take Saw Palmetto with Accutane.

Saw Palmetto has similar benefits to aldactone for females with hormonal acne like mine.

Does anyone know?

Thanks
EternalTraveller