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I Have Been Taking 60mg Per Day of Isotretinoin and Am Starting to Feel and See Unusual Side Effects?

i had side effects at first but i always handle the drug well. until recently (especially when i started using conserta) these are the side effects i feel a little confusion and "down" not depressed inconsistent colon Blurred vision starry vision excessive dry and irritant eyes yellow sclera Should i stop taking it until i can contact my doctor or am i safe to keep taking it until i contact him (he is on vacation)

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by volga5n
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There are not reported interactions between these medications so there is no formal advisement against taking them together. However, any side effects should be discussed with your physician so that changes can be made if needed, including taking them at different times of day, etc. However, formally, there is nothing to say you cannot take them together. I have many patients who are on Accutane and some form of ADHD medications, but usually my patients are on either 20 or 40mg of Accutane. more

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i had side effects at first but i always handle the drug well. until recently (especially when i started using conserta) these are the side effects i feel= a little confusion and "down" but not depressed - inconsistent colon - Blurred vision - starry vision - excessive dry skin and irritant eyes - yellow sclera Should i stop taking it until i can contact my doctor or am i safe to keep taking it until i contact him (he is on vacation)
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Usually a doctor will have someone covering for them while they are on vacation. I wouldn't wait until the doctor gets back. You might want to either call the office and find out who is covering for them and make an appointment to see them, or set up an appointment with a different doctor altogether just so you know what you should do.

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