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Hi everyone,
I started Accutane 30mg about 9 days ago and already have very bad joint and leg pains, I have called the derm and he has told me to reduce to 20mg. of course I was well aware of all the side effects before but after reading stories on this forum I am now very scared and wonder if I am playing a game of Russian roulette with my health. I know that everyone reacts in a different way, my mum was fine with it but having seen that it is linked to health problems after I am considering if I can take the stress of the potential problems. it seems a shame as I have spent the past 4 years trying to get this on the NHS and have run out of any other options to cure my acne and I am now in my mid twenties and have had acne since about the age of ten, however I just worry that I am putting myself in danger and if the post side effects and serious health issues are really made that clear by the health professionals. any advice or past experience would be great, thank you!
Hi,
I started roaccutane 8 days ago, i weigh 60kg and my dose is 60mg daily (my derm told me if i have probs to reduce it. My major side effects have been severly cracked lips & painful sore, red skin on my face! However, i am aware of all the severe health issues on this drug..... But i am also aware of how my acne (which is on my back) depresses me and holds me back. I am 25 and suffered with acne on ny back for 10 yrs and got to the point where i had to weigh up what was more important. As horrendous as my face already feels and will prob feel for the next 3 months.... I know i will have a better life because of it 
im going to try stick to it and put up with the side effects for as long as poss as i know how much my acne ruined my life!
Stick with it babe! We will be acne free
Kimmy xx
For your joint pain that you're experiencing from the Accutane, head to your local pharmaceutical store and buy Fish Oil (omega 3 and 6's) (they're pills!).. Take it three times a day, one with each meal. I take it every day for health benefits and I've never had any joint pain (I also workout, and working out on accutane causes joint and muscle pain for most people). Fish Oil is known to reduce joint stiffness and pain. It should help =)
