Will Accutane not allow me to train 5-6 hours a day for a division 1 college sport?

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Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Some patients do not have any muscle or joint soreness or exercise intolerance while on accutane, and some do have trouble with their sports performance.  If your acne is really severe, you might want to weigh the risks and benefits of taking accutane during your sports season.  Discuss it with your dermatologist - it is impossible to predict the future,  but hopefully you will have no problem with the medication and exercise.  I've had state champion athletes win their titles on accutane, but have had some people over the years have too much joint discomfort to train excessively.  Please see an expert and best of luck!

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. There are side effects of Accutane that may be a barrier in training 5-6 hours a day; those include muscle pain, joint pain, back pain, and headaches. Other side effects include sun sensitivity, fatigue, and skin dryness. It is difficult to adequately assess your skin through this type of forum, and thus I would recommend a consultation by a board certified dermatologist for evaluation of your skin and discussion of appropriate treatment. Best of luck.

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