I've heard you're not supposed to stay on Accutane or Roaccutane for longer than about 6 months. When to Quit Accutane?

September 14, 2009
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I've heard you're not supposed to stay on Accutane or Roaccutane for longer than about 6 months. I've been on it for about a year and my acne still isn't entirely gone, so my doctor is still prescribing it.My question is, should I keep going on the Accutane until my acne is completely clear? After my acne is gone, how long should I stay on it to make sure the acne doesn't come back?

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September 18, 2009

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