Starting out.

Word.

I started taking Accutane. I'm a 26 year old male who has a busy job at an advertising firm. Never since 15 has my skin been this bad. I don't know if there is a hormonal shift or what, but 26 is awkward enough without dealing with acne.

The side affects of Accutane are nuts. And I plan on documenting them here. As I'm an avid runner, biker, yogi and lifter....I want to create a space to discuss how this serious medicine impacts both the body and mind.

I'm going to post some pics of the current acne status.

Current workout: Spin/yoga 5 times/week. Heavy lifting 1 time a week. Running-not happening. Swimming once a week (1 mile).

Accutane: Day Uno.

Noticed something weird around 10 am. Huge headache and blurry vision. Peripheral vision almost gone.
Felt like I was going to throw up for 2 hours after lunch.
Went to the gym for Spin/yoga. Came home.....had a glass of wine. Now feel completely sick with a headache and don't know if I can eat dinner. Drinking on this isn't recommended because of liver complications. I now see that isn't going to be an issue for the next 6 months as the nauseous pavlovian response to alcohol will kick in soon.

I wasn't fully prepared to feel this shitty on the first day. Also really tired. Trying to stay up until at least 9.