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Gap During Course of Accutane - What Can I Do?
asked 1 year ago by scarecrow in KS
Latest answer by Steven E. Rasmussen, MD
Question viewed 207 times
Tags: options, refill, timing
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 there anything you can recommend?
1 answer to Gap During Course of Accutane - What Can I Do?
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Small gaps during isotretinoin treatment is okay
It is not unusual for patients to miss a few days or sometimes even weeks during a course of isotretinoin (Accutane) due to the strict prescribing guidelines. Isotretinoin therapy is more about the total dose received then the daily dose. So as long as the patient continues for the full course, short gaps in therapy will not make a difference.
I hope my answer was helpful.
Steven E. Rasmussen, MD
Austin Dermatologist
Austin Dermatologist