I was taking Accutane for my acne. I stopped taking it because my muscle pain was to severe. My ribs are also killing me. Im not sure what to do. Is this muscle damage? All my muscle are aching. My spine is aching.
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Whether or not Vitamin E can be beneficial while on isotretinoin is not yet fully clear based on available data. Previously it was felt that Vitamin E could reduce some of the side effects associated with isotretinoin including dry skin and chapped lips and thus some dermatologists recommended...
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...
A large study published in 2011 of patients taking isotretinoin concluded there was no increased risk of thromboembolic events including deep vein thromboses. Therefore, it is unlikely that isotretinoin contributed to your deep vein thrombosis. As far as taking blood thinners while on...