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I just started accutane today for the first time. I am on 40 mg twice a day. I noticed after each pill today that I developed a headache. It hasn't gotten worse yet, but I am monitoring it closely. Thank you for the advice about the Vitamin A. My doctor didn't really go over that with me too well. I will stop taking my multivitamin and see if the headaches improve. At what point should I call my doctor if they don't get better?
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They took me off of the 40 mg twice a day because it was giving me really bad headaches. They lowered my dose to just 40 mg a day and everything seems to be fine now.
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I'm also on my second day of accutane. 40mg once a day. I had a slight headache the first night and the second night it was worse. I called my doctor and she said to wait until the headache goes away to take another one. And I should call her before I take the next one. Right now my headache is down to a dull nuisance, but she said if it is persistent I should contact my primary care doctor.
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The headache is only dangerous if it is accompanied by blurred vision - that would indicate hypertension or brain swelling... be sure not to take antibiotics w/ the tane as that can promote hypertension. |
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I have been taking Accutane for 13 days and noticed dull, but annoying headaches almost immediately after taking my nightly dose of 40mg. I also take 20mg in the a.m. I saw my dermatologist today and he said to cut back to 2 a day for a while to see if that helps. He said the headaches could be potentially dangerous, but that I would be ok. I just have to monitor how I feel and call them if I'm not improving. The other side effect I've experienced is peeling, dry lips, but I use a Mary Kay lip mask to exfoliate and then the balm to moisturize. I am also one of the people who is getting worse before I'm getting better, with more nodules popping up under the skin, which are very painful. It will be two weeks on Friday, so it's early still. I've tried everything topical and am allergic to antibiotics, so I hope that I am able to keep taking Accutane and that the headaches will subside as others have reported.
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The day I started Claravis (generic) 40mg/2x day I immediately got a terrible headache that woke me up with nausea. I called the doc and she said to stop taking it and wait a few days to resume treatment. The headache went away when I stopped. I restarted it a few days later and the headache immediately returned (but not with nausea). On the second day back on the medicine, the doctor had me go immediately to the eye doctor to rule out Pseudotumor Cerebri. They told me that I was ok and that there were no signs of fluid build up around the brain. The headache started to go away on that second day, but my dermatologist still said I had to cut the dose in half for now (40mg/day). So far so good with no headache. I think this medicine is so intense it can trigger pretty bad headaches as your body adjusts to it...but, since headaches can signify a very serious problem, you have to have it checked out!!! I have peace of mind knowing that it is not Pseudotumor Cerebri and now I can keep taking it and hope my body adjusts to it. If anyone is getting bad headaches, see the doctor. It is not worth risking your vision or quality of life.
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I am on accutane 30mg a day. Soon after i took my first pill I got a mild headache. By the second pill I had a persistent throbbing headache for two days in a row! I had a headache along with the sensation of pressure behind my eyes and nose...kind of like when you get water up your nose. I called my dermatologist and she said she'd never heard of headaches as a side effect. I have skipped two days of accutane and the headache is pretty much gone. I am going to try taking it again today and see if i lose my vision or if my brain explodes. ahhh this brain swelling stuff is scary
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Are you talking about severe headaches or just feeling kind of out of it |
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I'm in the same boat you are!! I just started taking it. Tomorrow will be my... 7th day. So one week. For the first few days I got HORRIBLE headaches. Like, debilitating. Which is unusual for me.
But so far, they've stopped. I'm doing well. Hope you're okay!! |
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I took Accutane from usa online pharmacy http://isotretinoin-us.info when I was 18. I had suffered with extremely severe acne since I was 11. Accutane was a miracle. It completely cleared my skin within 4 months with minimal side affects. I did have dry skin and pretty chapped lips for 4 months but for clear skin, it was a price I was willing to pay. Think carefully before taking this medicine due to the severe side effects that some people experience, but for me it was 100% worth it. I am now 21 and have had clear skin ever since. I can remember reading about Accutane before taking it and hoping it would be the solution I had been praying for. To this day, I am very grateful for the impact it has had on my life. I would give it a chance!
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Depending on your dosage, this may be the problem. I had headaches when taking 20mg twice in the morning and then once at night (a total of 60mg/daily). After talking to my doctor I spaced the three tablets out over the course of the day, 1 in a.m., afternoon and then at night and it solved the problem for me. Because this is a serious side effect, you should tell your doctor and then make adjustments based on how they advise you. I hope this helps! |
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Just started Accutane 20 mg. Its already Day 13. I have dry lips, nose bleeding and i've noticed a decrease in libido which is not mentioned in the side effects list. Anyone else having the same problem. I'm quite worried about it.
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Jordan |
Dear Lisa, i noticed you used accutane in 2007, am using it now, but a bit concerned, is it really helpful? and would you recommend that i should keep on taking it?
Thanks a lot for the help. Rami
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Jordan |
Am using accutance, but i wanted to check if it's really effective? Can anyone tell me if i should keep in taking it!
Thanks all Rami |
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