Week 6 of Accutane.
Since my dose was upped to 60 mg/day (previously 40 mg/day), I've definitely noticed the side effects getting worse. First off, my skin almost immediately got WAY drier and flakier. Luckily, I've found my savior in Aveeno lotion. I tried a few other brands and Aveeno works the best by far. My skin still gets dry, but it's not as flaky as before.
Yesterday, I woke up and got a bloody nose while I was washing my face in the morning. It stopped fairly quickly. THEN, that same day at around 4, the nosebleed came back--full force this time. It didn't stop for maybe 15-20 minutes. Grosss. I keep feeling like it's going to come back at any time. Last night I went to the Cheesecake Factory for my friend's birthday, but I couldn't find any small Kleenex packets so I brought a whole box with me into the restaurant. Hahaha. Luckily my purse was big enough to accommodate it. :)
My eyes are really itchy and dry at the moment. It's to the point where they actually hurt. AGGH. And I am really hesitant to go to the gym because I don't want the muscle soreness. My arms already kinda hurting from moving a small refrigerator into my apartment yesterday. I can't tell if it's because I'm just out of shape or if it's because of the Accutane. I like to think it's the latter.. hahaaha
I keep saying I'm going to post photos! And I actually have some on my computer, I just need to put them on Photobucket and then I can put then on here.
I'm complaining about all the side effects, but Accutane has really done wonders for my skin already. I'm really clearing up and I've been waiting for the "initial breakout" everyone talks about but haven't experienced one yet. Just the side effects and lots of redness.
Two and a half more months (I think) and I'll be done!!
Yesterday, I woke up and got a bloody nose while I was washing my face in the morning. It stopped fairly quickly. THEN, that same day at around 4, the nosebleed came back--full force this time. It didn't stop for maybe 15-20 minutes. Grosss. I keep feeling like it's going to come back at any time. Last night I went to the Cheesecake Factory for my friend's birthday, but I couldn't find any small Kleenex packets so I brought a whole box with me into the restaurant. Hahaha. Luckily my purse was big enough to accommodate it. :)
My eyes are really itchy and dry at the moment. It's to the point where they actually hurt. AGGH. And I am really hesitant to go to the gym because I don't want the muscle soreness. My arms already kinda hurting from moving a small refrigerator into my apartment yesterday. I can't tell if it's because I'm just out of shape or if it's because of the Accutane. I like to think it's the latter.. hahaaha
I keep saying I'm going to post photos! And I actually have some on my computer, I just need to put them on Photobucket and then I can put then on here.
I'm complaining about all the side effects, but Accutane has really done wonders for my skin already. I'm really clearing up and I've been waiting for the "initial breakout" everyone talks about but haven't experienced one yet. Just the side effects and lots of redness.
Two and a half more months (I think) and I'll be done!!