Hi!

I've been on Accutane twice already, it was when I was younger. I don't remember exactly what it was like, aside from dryness and some muscle pain. My acne isn't as controlled as I would like it to be, so my Dermatologist yesterday prescribed Accutane 40mg again for 4 months for now.

I want to go back on it, I just don't know if I should/can given what I have over the next few months. How disruptive is accutane to every day life? (I don't remember) I plan to go to Florida in December for a week, and Mexico a month after Accutane in May. Is a month enough after Accutane for significant sun exposure? I also have a LOT of studying to do for a licensing exam as I graduate in the spring, I just wouldn't want to be distracted because my skin is so dry/have muscle pain etc. or is it not that bothersome?

Just curious about your experiences. Did you travel/maintain normal lifestyle? Or was it a nuissance being on Accutane and is it better reserved for a time when you don't have much going on? (due to having to constantly apply moisturizer, etc)