frenchie86 34 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hey guys I've been on tane for 6 months now (2 more to go!), taking 40mg per day. Ok so I've had the usual dryness and aches and pains but for the past month or so I've noticed something that's really annoying but not sure if it's related to accutane usage? Basically there's like fluid buildup around my eye (both eyes) which make my eyelids really puffy. It's unattractive and I'm worried this could be permanent. Has anyone experienced this? Thank you ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kimber607 67 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi Heading into mnth 4 of tane (50-60mg a day) I had puffy eyes but I also had gunk/discharge and major dryness Went to eye dr and she said signs of infection are swollen upper eyelid (do u have any redness/discharge etc) IF not u can try warm compress in the am for 10 minutes Im using OTC drops every 2 hrs to keep my eyes hydrated as well as an rx ointment at night before bed made a big difference for me! Good luck kim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frenchie86 34 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks Kim, I have no signs of infection, no redness or gunk, just a bit dry. I will give the hot compresses a try x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kimber607 67 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Def try the OTC rewetting drops and the compress Dr said only am but I fond the more the better...def try am and pm GL Kim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
autoimmune 0 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I have been on tane for four months and get puffy eyes filled with fluid that drains during the day and accumulates overnight. The pharmacist said that it is reported in less than 1% of tane users. I have tried warm compresses, tea bags and even ice compresses. My GP even prescribed antibiotics and it still kept happening. Not sure what else to try. The ice compresses worked the best for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frenchie86 34 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Sorry to hear that. I've been off tane now for a month. The eye fluid buildup is still there and my cystic acne is back. Devastated. I now look worse than before the course with the eye thing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
autoimmune 0 Share Posted March 26, 2015 From what I have read, it can take a couple of months to rid yourself of the accutane side effects. Hopefully yours will go away soon. Will you have to go back on accutane again? The puffy eyes have gone down a bit, I have been using an eye drop with an antihistamine and that has really helped. Maybe give it a try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frenchie86 34 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 I don't want to go on a second course so I'm just doing diet changes, reduced my carb and sugar intake and my skin already looks better. My eye problem is still there but it could be unrelated to the accutane use but I doubt it somehow, I'll keep you posted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLR 0 Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) I’m 38 and just got puffy eyes after month 3. The Dr took me off because of heart racing when I work out and the heart problem is gone but my eyes!!! I feel like I’m 20 years older. So devastating, I really wish they would tell you to only use this when you’re in your teens. It is so depressing, at least acne would have gone away. I’ve been off for two weeks and there is no sign of the puffiness going away. I’m so sad. Edited December 8, 2017 by DLR Spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
autoimmune 0 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Been off accutane for 2 years now,I have been on Rosiver (Ivermectin) cream and so far so good, just the odd flare up. But unfortunately the puffy eyes remain. Hope I never have to go back on tane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Markhallway 0 Share Posted May 23, 2020 On 3/27/2015 at 2:09 PM, frenchie86 said: I don't want to go on a second course so I'm just doing diet changes, reduced my carb and sugar intake and my skin already looks better. My eye problem is still there but it could be unrelated to the accutane use but I doubt it somehow, I'll keep you posted It has been a while since you posted this. Just curious, did the puffiness subside? Or is it actually the same of how it was after going off it?:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
autoimmune 0 Share Posted May 23, 2020 It has been 5 years since I have been off of accutane and I have been continuing with the topical cream of Rosiver and so far so good. A little bit of redness but otherwise my skin has been clear. The puffy eyes has were slow to reverse but they did. I have used the Lightstim red light therapy, Glopro from beauty bioscience micro-needling and nuface mini devices. None of them have flared up the rosacea. One thing that really helped with overall inflammation was incorporating bone broth in your diet. Sunscreen is key to this condition I love the Anthelos product. Be patient with your skin, it is very forgiving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
