I have been on Isotretinoin for about 3 months. I was taking 60 mg but my joint pain was so bad I could hardly walk. I went down to 30 mg but now I have lower back pain and muscle spasms. This is my 3rd medication to clear my skin (i'm 42) but i'm not sure I can keep taking this. Is all this normal?
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Your acne has been going on for many years, and you appear to be developing some scarring, and hence you are definitely an Isotretinoin candidate. When prescribed and monitored properly, it is an exceedingly safe and successful medication that may give you the long-term results you are...
Doctors often refer to the dryness that occurs with isotretinoin and retinoids like Retin-A as the retinoid reaction. Although normal, the dryness can lead to a feeling of discomfort that can ultimately compromise your compliance. Retinoid reaction...
What a great question! Isotretinoin is actually a form of vitamin A, and taking extra supplementation of this while on therapy could actually worsen side effects and lead to vitamin A toxicity. B vitamins, particularly vitamin B6 and B12, can actually cause acne when taken in...
