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What is the Maximum duration to stop Accutane before proceeding the course?

joyibrahimJul 24, 2015
I am on a 8-month Accutane treatment. 40mg a day. My dermatologist prescribe for me each 2 months alone, because it is the legal dose in hospitals. My course of 2 months is over and I am out of town now.My question is, what is the maximum period of time I can stop taking accutane until it is delivered to me by my dermatologist?

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Dr. Alim R. Devani, MD, FRCPC
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Answered on Aug 2, 2015
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