I have been on acnetane for 5 weeks now but haven't seen any results yet. Im actually worried as the first time i went on the treatment my skin showed significant improvement in a month, the only difference with the first treatment is that i was on the pill. Right now I can't go on the pill as I have severe migraines which im on treatment for also.
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No, Accutane specifically does not cause weight gain. Accutane should be taken with higher calorie, fattier foods, so if you aren't eating those and change your diet to compensate for that, it could cause weight gain I suppose. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and...
While I personally preferred the original Accutane brand, since it was more expensive than the branded generics of Isotretinoin (the actual medicine in Accutane) no insurance company would cover it, and it is no longer on the market. I have not noticed a difference in effect with any...
Usually prior to starting Accutane a prescriber will recommend another treatment regimen to control acne, consisting of topical creams and gels, oral antibiotics, birth control pills or even a androgen supressor (Aldactone). I am not sure if you have tried any of these but a dermatologist can...