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Is it OK to Increase My Accutane to 80 mg?
asked 9 months ago by cachonda in New York, NY
Latest answer by Timothy Jochen, MD
Question viewed 236 times
Tags: 150-169 lbs, dosage, safety
hi doctors,I'm on 40mg Accutane for 4 months ,I'm on my third month ,my liver its high, but mi doctor wants to put me on 80 mg for 7 months ...I'm scared, my weight its 160. I'm already feeling joints and muscle pain,,,is that right?please help.thank you
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High dose Accutane (isotretinoin): Is it safe to double dose if having symptoms?
Dear Cachonda,
If the doctor prescribing your Accutane is not a board-certified dermatologist, I recommend you see a board-certified dermatologist who has experience with Accutane, in person, in the office, to have the conversation about whether it is appropriate for your doctor to double your dosage. Accutane is a complex medication with many side effect risks which is only appropriate to treat recalcitrant (hard to fix) acne. You are describing a "high liver", by which I...
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Accutane Treatment Needs Close Physician Supervision
Accutane is a serious medication with serious side effects and patients who take this medication need to do so under the supervision of a dermatologist. The goal for Accutane treatment is 1mg/kg for 5 months, but this is not without caveats. We will decrease dosing if a patient is experiencing side effects such as joint and muscle pains. Liver enzyme elevation should definitely be taken into consideration by your physician prior to increasing your dose as this could cause...
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Timothy Jochen, MD
Palm Springs Dermatologic Surgeon
Palm Springs Dermatologic Surgeon