Hi, I've been on Accutane for 16 days. So far, I've only been experiencing the more common side effects such as minor yet constant headaches, nosebleeds almost daily, dryness of the lips, and easy sunburn. But, call me a wimp, I don't think these side effects are worth being pimple-free. I want to be able to go out in the sun without having to worry about my skin. I want to be able to sustain notes on my trombone which I can't do now due to my dry lips. I can't concentrate due to a headache that's been troubling me for a while. In general, I feel worse than I did before I started this medication. And products such as lip balm and nasal-moisturizing spray don't help much.

Sorry if I sound a bit whiny. I'm not trying to at all, but as I said, I just don't think that all of this discomfort is worth it. So my question is, will these side effects persist until I stop taking the treatment? Or will they stop while I'm still taking it?