Accutane for only 2 months?

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Hi, I don't have severe acne.. but I'm weirded out because everyone says you've got to be at least 6 months on the accutane program. My dermatologist however told me it's time to stop now? I only took a low dosage as well at 20mg per day. Does anyone have the same experience? Short term accutane? Is it OK to stop already?

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Most of the time Accutane is prescribed for people with moderate to severe cystic acne. However, this isn't always the case. For moderate acne, most people need about 8000 total mg; for more severe cases it can be up to about 16000 total mg. If you took 20mg daily for 2 months, you've only take a cumulative dosage of 1200mg, which is on the very, very low side of the spectrum. Your best bet is to ask your dermatologist why you only need such a low cumulative dosage of the medication. For long-term cure rates most people need more. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot 
be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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