Headaches, muscle and joints pain

Mild headaches are usual during therapy. Often at the very beginning, and can occur anytime while on Accutane. They are the standards body's reaction to the drug but can cause serious problems. In case headaches occur over a longer period, contact your dermatologist because the Accutane intake should be interrupted and continued with with a reduced dose. Headaches are often confused with dizziness, sleepiness or chronic fatigue. This is important to distinguish so the doctor could assess the consequences and seriousness of the case.
Accutane will also cause muscle paints. Reduce exercise to avoid difficulties with muscles and joints during treatment. Moreover, Accutane results are especially dangerous if pains become intolerable. They can easily cause difficulties on the workplace so be careful, back pains could leave you in bed instead going to work.