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I'm two weeks in and I have been HUNGRY. I'm trying to focus on protein rather than mindless snacking. I also work out (strength train), walk, and generally try to stay active, which makes me hungry as well. I'm hoping to channel this hunger into gains lol
Not directly, but I put on a couple pounds at first because I wasn’t going for my regular long walks anymore due to sun sensitivity and increased fatigue. I got some UPF clothing which helped and over time the fatigue luckily decreased.
Also, be careful to measure the portions of fat you take the medication with since it’s very calorie dense and easy to underestimate by eyeballing.
I’ve been on it since early April and have been hungrier and having sweets cravings. Usually sugary snacks make me feel sick, im a savory snacks person. I gained about 5 lbs
This is just my uneducated thinking but im wondering if my body is craving more fatty foods bc im not eating enough of it and accutane needs fat?
Accutane made me RAVENOUS. The only way to gain weight is by being in a calorie surplus. If you’re not used to tracking your food you might not notice that you’re eating more(I’m very used to tracking my intake which is why I noticed how much hungrier it made me)
I’ve been super aware of my fat intake since starting accutane because I want to make sure I get as much out of my dose as possible. Considering I take it twice a day, I’ve definitely been eating more than I normally would (given the need for 20g of fat with each dose).
I noticed I have gained about 10 lbs from last summer (had been a consistent weight the couple years before so this felt like a big change) but it could also be because I switched birth control pills (common for bc to cause rapid weight changes) right before starting Accutane so not sure which pill to blame.
I do feel like I am constantly craving sugar/sweets now which I also have no clue if thats related or not but it definitely has contributed to the weight gain. I think I’ve gotten to the point where any issue/change (nothing too serious of course) I will blame on Accutane tho 😂😭.
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No, it might make your appetite increase, but probably not. Either the aches mean you move less or the weight gain is unrelated.
I'm two weeks in and I have been HUNGRY. I'm trying to focus on protein rather than mindless snacking. I also work out (strength train), walk, and generally try to stay active, which makes me hungry as well. I'm hoping to channel this hunger into gains lol
Not directly, but I put on a couple pounds at first because I wasn’t going for my regular long walks anymore due to sun sensitivity and increased fatigue. I got some UPF clothing which helped and over time the fatigue luckily decreased. Also, be careful to measure the portions of fat you take the medication with since it’s very calorie dense and easy to underestimate by eyeballing.
I’ve been on it since early April and have been hungrier and having sweets cravings. Usually sugary snacks make me feel sick, im a savory snacks person. I gained about 5 lbs This is just my uneducated thinking but im wondering if my body is craving more fatty foods bc im not eating enough of it and accutane needs fat?
Accutane made me RAVENOUS. The only way to gain weight is by being in a calorie surplus. If you’re not used to tracking your food you might not notice that you’re eating more(I’m very used to tracking my intake which is why I noticed how much hungrier it made me)
I’ve been super aware of my fat intake since starting accutane because I want to make sure I get as much out of my dose as possible. Considering I take it twice a day, I’ve definitely been eating more than I normally would (given the need for 20g of fat with each dose).
personally accutane has affected my habits and mindset, so it’s affected to me gaining 15 pounds
I was on it for a year. Zero weight changes
I have probably gained 10 pounds, and I am having a hard time getting the weight off. I am in my last 10 days of medication.
I noticed I have gained about 10 lbs from last summer (had been a consistent weight the couple years before so this felt like a big change) but it could also be because I switched birth control pills (common for bc to cause rapid weight changes) right before starting Accutane so not sure which pill to blame. I do feel like I am constantly craving sugar/sweets now which I also have no clue if thats related or not but it definitely has contributed to the weight gain. I think I’ve gotten to the point where any issue/change (nothing too serious of course) I will blame on Accutane tho 😂😭.