I've just started taking Accutane (20mg/AM, 40mg/PM). My doctor also prescribed me Mupirocin ointment as a precaution to avoid getting a staph infection. I have never had a staph infection before. Should I continue to use this twice a day for 6 months?
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Answer: It isn't standard to use mupirocin empirically for accutane treatment.
I am a physician in private practice in San Diego. I have put a few patients with Kaiser insurance on accutane but these patients paid cash to see me. In these cases, the patients' Kaiser physicians refused to prescribe Accutane and I am not exactly sure why. There is no reason, however, why...
Occasional Alcohol intake in moderation is fine while taking Accutane (isotretinoin). Many prescription drugs are metabolized by the liver, as is Accutane. The key is moderation and occasional use.
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Accutane does not cause or worsen cellulite. You really don't have anything to worry about in that regard if you are about to undergo or are currently undergoing Accutane treatment. Rest assured that Accutane won't affect your fat structure.
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