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The brand Accutane has been replaced by numerous generic counterparts. All the generics are essentially the same as the brand. They are less expensive.
Accutane is not banned in US and still remains the most effective medication for severe cases of acne. The brand name Accutane by Roche has gone and now only generic equivalents are used.
Accutane has never been banned in the U.S. Like many drugs, Accutane is now only sold in the generic names like Sotret, Claravis, etc. and no longer under the namebrand of Accutane. The medication is Isotretinoin. It is only distributed through a Federal government program known as IPledge though, so you must see your prescribing physician monthly in order to be in this program and get your medication.
Redness is a general side effect of Accutane usually because of two things: sensitivity and lack of moisturization. You need to make sure you are using good general moisturizers frequently (after cool water is best) while on Accutane, and a great sunscreen! I will never say your face will be...
I usually shoot for that range when prescribing, but it does depend on things beyond just weight. Such as age, type, severity, and location of acne. Some people will simply need more of the medication to have effective results, and some will need less. Some will need a maintenance course, and...
This largely depends. Are you on medication for your mild depression and anxiety? What does that prescribing physician think? I've had patients over the years come in with mild depression and anxiety and a lot of it had to do with how they looked. So once we put them on Accutane and they started...
