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How Long Are Most People on Accutane?

I'm debating about talking to my dermatologist about getting Accutane. I have had moderate acne for YEARS and every time I go to the derma he just...

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How Long I Should Wait After Stopping Accutane to Get Pregnant?

I am a 32 female , my doctor put me on accutane before 2 weeks to treat my mild acne, the starting dose is 10 mg. daily. i am to stay on accutane 4...

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How Long After Stopping Accutane Should I Wait Before I Can Drink Again?

Going on a trip were drinking may be involved. This happens to be at the end of my treatment. How long should I wait?

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Is my Acne Severe Enough to Take Accutane?

I have 4 cystic pimples right now and plenty of other ones. I've used almost every topical acne prescription there is. I've taken...

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After Completing the Accutane Course, How Long is It Safe to Not Get Pregnant?

After completing the Accutane course, how long is it safe to not get pregnant? Will there be side effects of accutane even after stopping it? How long...

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Getting Pregnant a Month After Last Accutane Safe?

My last accutane was on 10/5/2012. The next period start on 28/6/2012. Is it safe if i want to get conceive immediately after this period?

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Gap During Course of Accutane - What Can I Do?

I have to go out of town when my accutane has to be refilled. I will missed four days of  medication. I am worried about the consequences. Is...

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Take Leftover Accutane from Previous Course?

Is it safe to take four 20mg pills of leftover Accutane pills to counter a current flare up after finishing a 4 month course of 80mg Accutane daily...

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When Is It Safe To Drink Alcohol, Become Pregnant, Have IPL and More After Accutane?

Could you please advise how long i have to wait after finishing roaccutane to do the following, I have 1.5 weeks left and I have fininshed my course?...

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How Long Should I Wait for Acne Scars /discoloration to Go Away?

I finished 6 months of Accutane in January. I was told I had mostly hyper pigmentation but have a few textural scars. My doctor told me I could resume...

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