Hello, I've recently started running three times a week (I was inactive prior to this except for walking to/from school etc). For the past week or so I've had discomfort in my right knee. It's not there all the time and when I actually work out (run) it disappears and is replaced by a "warm" feeling. Could this be a side effect of accutane (i.e. "joint pain") and if so do I need to consult a physician about it or is it harmless? I'm going to take a break from running for a couple of days.
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I have many patients who are on long-term Accutane regimens where they take 1-2 pills a week (more men than women, or women who are post-menopausal) to maintain acne control or seborrhea. It's about as toxic as drinking a single beer a week on your liver's functions.
Someone can stop taking Accutane whenever they want. You don't need to tier down medication or have any problems if you stop taking it. But that really should be between your friend and her doctor. Accutane does not affect mental health because it is a non-mood altering drug. People who have...
A pinkish hue happens often during a course of Accutane, particularly on a higher dosage, which 80mg would be consistent with. It normally resolves a few weeks after stopping the medication and goes back to the coloration before your Accutane cycle. What you were describing pre-treatment though...
