I have been on Accutane for 2 months. Since then I have noticed while doing exercises like deadlifts and squats I get lower back pain . I know my form is correct and My lower hurts only for around 10 seconds after the exercise. Is this a possible side effect?
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Congratulations on the successful treatment of your acne! Generally, when your provider prescribes isotretinoin (Accutane), they have a certain goal dose in mind that they would like each patient to achieve. I would discuss with your practitioner to decipher if you received an adequate total...
While you are on Accutane, you should limit your intake of alcoholic drinks. Your doctor will do blood tests to monitor your liver enzymes, but how about a period of non-drinking as a way of participating in your healthcare.
Thanks for your question. I think Accutane will probably help you quite a bit with milia. It treats all forms of acne, and milia are just tiny cysts with no opening to the surface, so as your skin turns over with the Accutane treatment, many of those milia will resolve. Ask...