I am beginning Accutane treatment in two weeks. My biggest conern is that almost everyone who uses the drug complains about achy joints. I am a professional dancer and have a huge gig coming up in August. Is there anything I can do while taking Accutane that can prevent/lessen this side effect? Are there certain dietary/supplementary changes I should make to ease the process along?
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This can be a long-lasting problem but it will remitt.
You should be careful to constantly apply sunscreens, especially now that we are enterring the sunny months. Ultar-calming cream, as Dr. Chen mentioned, is also my favorite, RevaleSkin Day cream and Purpose Redness Relief are other...
I tell all my patients to be patient for the first couple months. Everyone responds to Accutane; however, the timeline varies for everyone.
The usual goal for each patient is to reach a total dose of 120-150 mg/kg, with the daily dose usually being 1 mg/kg per day. Thus, it usually takes 4-6...
Yes, Accutane (or the generic name, Isotretinoin) is usually covered by insurance for the treatment of acne. In general, coverage is for severe, cystic acne or acne that has not improved with other treatments. Most patients have to try topical agents (benzoyl peroxide, antibiotic...