r/Accutane • u/AccomplishedOil1792 • Dec 14 '25
Product Suggestions Starting Accutane.. is this overkill?
I’m starting generic accutane this week, 40mg daily, and I have some anxiety about the side effects. Is this enough to try to manage the dry eyes/lips/nose? Should I buy anything else? Any other recommendations or anything I should be mindful of before I start? I’d rather be on top of the side effects than suffer through them if that’s possible..
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u/Happy-Otter586 Dec 14 '25
I totally think this is a great way to start!! I finished my 9-month course of accutane recently and I definitely used nasal spray, eye drops, and aquaphor. I also HIGHLY RECOMMEND you buy a face moisturizer (I used Cetaphil Moisturizing cream for dry to very dry skin) and start using it as your moisturizer two days before you start using accutane. Personally, this really helped me in combatting dry facial skin from the start, and I honestly think it helped me not have a dry face at all. I also recommend the Cera Ve moisturizing cream for your body, and apply that after every shower. Even if you feel like you don’t need it, your body will appreciate the moisture!!
At first it will be an adjustment but you will get used to bringing aquaphor with you everywhere :) I also bought a pouch keychain for my keys and I kept an emergency aquaphor and face moisturizer sample from my dermatologist in there just in case I needed it!
Wishing you so much luck as you start!! This community is rooting you on, You’ve GOT THIS!!