jf625 0 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hi everyone,I'm one week into my course (just 20 mgs daily) and I'm already having IBS type problems; mostly gas and diarrhea. It's not painful, just uncomfortable. Is my body just adjusting to the medication? My doctor says I should continue if the symptoms are controlled by OTC meds. Did anyone else experience initial stomach problems?Thank you!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ItalianBoy 2 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Of course it does lol otherwise why do you think you would have to do blood tests monthly...Im taking 20MG and I did not notice anything like that.It might be flu too who knowsGet checked if it doesn't go away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mara78 0 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hey there,Accutane did upset my stomach quite a bit, especially towards the end of treatment. I'm a bit concerned though that you start getting those problems so early. It may just be the phase of adjusting to the drug, but if this continues to get worse you may have to be careful. From what I've read, some people developed Crohn's Disease not so long after accutane. I think if you have a delicate stomach, you will just need to be extra careful and eat well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
utahjazzfan 0 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Yeah it messed with my stomach towards the end but I'm back to normal after being off of it for less then a month. I don't think it's anything to worry about too much unless your symptoms get really bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jf625 0 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks, guys. It turns out I have some kind of flu/infection. I went to my regular doctor and she prescribed a Z-Pack (azithromycin). She said it wouldn't interact but I've decided not to take the Tane for a week to give my body a rest. If the stomach upset comes back, I'll know it really is causing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George's Sister 3 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I think nausea is a fairly common side effect of Accutane, but I haven't heard of it causing diarrhea. I'm glad to hear that it was just an infection, and I hope you feel better soon. But if the diarrhea returns, definitely get checked up by a doctor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jf625 0 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 *UPDATE*It was the Tane causing my stomach upset. This is TMI, but it turned my stool nearly black. Also, I started having bladder pain and burning with urination. My derm said to stop immediately. I'm going back to topical retinoids. Tazorac works well enough. My skin won't be perfect, but it's better than ruining my health. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lyinginthebed 0 Share Posted November 29, 2009 During my first week I had a very upset stomach. Especially right after I took the pill. It sounded like there was something inside it, trying to get out. I had no pain, just a very upset stomach. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
