I`m 40 Years Old and Will Be Starting to Take Accutane. I Was Prescribed to Take 30mg a Day for 8 Months. Is That Too Long? Doctor Answers, Tips
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I`m 40 Years Old and Will Be Starting to Take Accutane. I Was Prescribed to Take 30mg a Day for 8 Months. Is That Too Long?

I`m 40 Years Old and Will Be Starting to Take Accutane. I Was Prescribed to Take 30mg a Day for 8 Months. Is That Too Long?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by lanaw2
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How long is a course of Accutane

A course of Accutane depends on an number of factors - the severity and type of your acne, your weight (not your age!), the number of prescribed milligrams, and the environment in which you live. I have many patients who are on Accutane for over a year.

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