Accutane has been known to cause this and some times persist even after treatment has stopped. I would discuss with your physician and then maybe take some b12, folic acid and Vitamin C or OJ will do. Accutane is known to also deplete Vitamin D levels so try some of that. Exercise and keep hydrated.

Accutane is harsh drug and it can be Russian Roulette!

Good Luck

Well those are the exact symptoms of depression, I know because I am currently dealing with it. Everything you just mentioned is how I feel but I still make it to work and am not SEVERELY depressed but it does tend to go very deep at times. Although, my depression is from acne and scarring that i now have plus the fact that I am dealing with something that I cant control after seven years. There is no easy fix to acne at all for a certain percent of us and its very worrisome (have anxiety as well). Its probably the accutane that is causing your shifts inmoods and perspective from what ive heard it is very common, it is a very strong drug after all. Your only option is to push through it and know that there are people on this website that know more than anyone else what you have to go through on a daily basis. Best of luck to ya, consult your physician, a close friend or family member, or someone on here that will lead you somewhere more positive if it gets any worse.

This will pass. I finished my dose of Accutane this past September. It is the best thing I have ever done. My face/skin is perfect. You will feel some ups and downs but I promise it will get better. Everyone is different and reacts different to the meds but it will work. Some people it takes going through the process and then getting off for the results to appear.

Hello, I'm new to this site and I'm new to my medication. I've been taking roaccutane for a short time. I've noticed recently that I've lost all interest in going out and seeing friends. I don't feel down or depressed but I just don't want to go out. I still go to work but that's about it. I no longer want to take my dog out for walks which I had loved doing, and rather than going out and socialising with friends I just want to stay at home and curl up in bed. I just don't seem to have any motivation anymore.

Is this common/normal? Will it pass?

Thanks in advance,

Jenny

Hi Jenny,

I feel exactly the same. I have had so many things I wanted to do before I started my roaccutane course, and now I dont feel like doing any of them! I don't really care to spend time with people and am preferring to do nothing by myself.

I just finished my course of roaccutane at the end of December so Im hoping all that goes away. Ill let you know if it does.

I also did notice for me that it was never constant, as I only felt this way occasionally throughout my course, but more so lately. I got married during my fourth month of accutane so I did have a lot to focus on and keep me happy.

I'm sooo worried that it wont go away!!! Has anyone who has experienced this and finished their course noticed that they become more motivated again and interested in things again?

Thanks,

Sarah

Yeah it's normal I remember when I took it years ago I did not want to go out even when my skin was clear in month 3 of being on it . I had clear skin and still wanted to stay locked up in my room. I had no depression no anxiety I just felt tired . I felt like I just didn't want to do anything . And before accutane I was depressed and had anxiety because I wanted to do everything but was to embarrassed to go out. Weird how that happens . It's also a shame that accutane is not a cure after a while acne came back : )

Yeah it's normal I remember when I took it years ago I did not want to go out even when my skin was clear in month 3 of being on it . I had clear skin and still wanted to stay locked up in my room. I had no depression no anxiety I just felt tired . I felt like I just didn't want to do anything . And before accutane I was depressed and had anxiety because I wanted to do everything but was to embarrassed to go out. Weird how that happens . It's also a shame that accutane is not a cure after a while acne came back : )

I'm feeling tired all the time too. Do you remember how long it took you to feel normal after you stopped taking accutane?

I have had depression too, although for meI have had bouts of it pre Roaccutane. Weirdly I am not having it now I am on Roaccutane. My only advice is to keep busy, as much as you want to lie in bed and hide, please keep active. The worst thing you can do is give in to it. Some gentle exercise is an excellent mood booster too. Give yourself small manageable tasks and concentrate on taking care of yourself, eating well and generally pampering yourself. I hope this helps a bit. Speak to your doc if your mood does not improve soon.. xxx

Talk to someone about it. If you let it go unmanaged it'll take sap your life force from you without you ever being aware of it.

Talk to a friend. If that's too awkward PM a random stranger. Write about it even.