Hey this is my first log which i will probably update every once in a while
So im 16 years old at the moment, had acne since i was probably 12 and it has recently (this year) gotten pretty bad and irritating, with the cystic type popping up. I have tried many antibiotics which didnt really solve the problem but maybe kept it at bay for a while. Heres my cheek from a few weeks ago for reference.
I have been on doxy for about a month now but i decided it wasnt working out well enough and jumped onto the last option.
Yesterday i decided to start taking Roaccutane. My planned dosage is 20mg twice daily but right now it is 20mg once daily. I took the first capsule about 24 hours after taking my last doxycycline tablet. I had read that there is a bad interaction between the two but thought a day would be long enough.
I feel as if i may have been wrong because today in the afternoon i began feeling strange. Distorted vision, slight forgetfulness, dizzyness. It felt kinda like i was high. Also maybe some back pain but that might just be paranoia.
Is this normal? Will it pass? Should i continue my dosage as normal or wait a few days/week and then continue?
My worst worry is for back/joint pain and i really dont want it to affect me later on.
Day 3:
Woke up today and my lower back pain is worse, definitely not paranoia but i cant be 100% sure its caused by the Roaccutane. Ive never had back pain before so i still assume it is.
Not very happy, especially because ive only taken a couple of capsules. Already feel like coming off it.
Day 4, 5, 6:
I havent taken a roaccutane capsule for three days to just see if my back pain would get better and i think it has a little. Again, maybe its just in my head.
My lips have started to become dry and my eyes are very dry now, also feeling tired. Sometimes my nose feels dry/burning a little.
As for my acne i actually think it looks better. Maybe less inflamed and less oil on my skin. The acne that was painful to touch has become harder or a lot more dried on the top already..
Can anyone tell me if these symptoms are coming very early? I've only taken 4 capsules.
I'm beginning to think ill take a dose of 20mg every third or even fourth day if i decide to continue.. is this doable?