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Should I Stop Taking Accutane? (photo)

This is how I look after 18 days of sotret 30mg/day,when I told my dermatologist on the phone the situation he told me to stop the accutane for 4-7...

Acne is So Much Worse Day 17 on Accutane?

I know that before u get better u will get worse using accutane. Well I'm using 30mg/day I'm in the first mouth day 17 ,but my acne is so ,so much...

Is It a Must to Reach the Cumulative Dose in Order to Treat Acne?

I am a female , 46 kg , I started Accutane 2 weeks ago with a dose of 20mg ... The dr. said it'll take longer time to reach the cumulative dose ? he...

How Do I Get Rid of Swelling on my Face After Taking Oratane 50 Mg for 2 Months?

I've been off Oratane for 2 weeks now. I only took it for 2 months. My daily dose was 50mg according to my weight which is 53 kg. I left it mainly...

Should I Be Expecting the Desired Results from Accutane Soon?

3/10/2013 So from what I've read from other questions, most start clearing up in months 2 or 3. I'm on Day 16 of 40mg/day and the side effects of dry...

Got Pregnant 2 Weeks After Stopping Taking Accutane (20mg/d for 8months). Child at Risk?

Been on 20mg/d accutane for 8 months. Last pill April 10. Last period started April 9th. Got pregnant around April 24-28. Child at risk?

Tight Chest Feeling on Accutane After 11 Days (Began Around Day 8)?

Hi I am on 20mgs/day and have been taking accutane for 10days. The last few nights I have felt chest pains, or tightness of some sort (mostly...

White Spots on Face from Accutane?

I have been on Accutane (Claravis) 30 mg once a day and I only took it for 15 days so far. Recently, I've noticed some white spots (spots lighter than...

Achy Joints on my 14 Day of Accutane! Should I Stop?

It is my 14 day on accutane and I have really achy ankles. That's the most bothersome. But the rest of my joints feel different as well. They also pop...

Accutane Absorption?

I have started accutane 2 weeks ago on a 40 mg dose, 1 pill (20 mg) twice a day. I take the morning pill after eating 5 dried dates. Would that cause...

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