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Thank you for your question. Accutane is processed through the liver, and a side effect of the medication is elevated liver enzymes. I generally recommend to avoid other liver toxic substances such as alcohol, certain vitamins and protein supplements, and Tylenol or acetaminophen because it, too, is hard on the liver. I highly recommend you consult with your prescribing physician regarding your question and concerns about treatment. Take care and good luck.
Thank you for your question. It is very unlikely the accutane is causing your abdominal discomfort, but you should call your prescribing dermatologist and speak to them about it. I would have my patients take a break from the accutane and see if the discomfort improves. Hope...
Accutane 80 mg is the standard dose for adults. I have found that 20 mg works just as well without as many side effects.
While allergic reactions to isotretinoin (generic Claravis) is quite rare it can occur. The symptoms you're describing are not consistent with common side effects of isotretinoin but may be a form of intolerance to the medication. The only way to reliably substantiate this is if you stop taking...
Thanks for your question. You absolutely can take accutane again if you feel you need further help with your acne. Some recent studies have shown that when younger patients take the medication, they will need to repeat it if their acne was very severe at a young age, or if they...
It is not uncommon for patients to take a second does of Accutane as an adult after completing an initial does as a teenage. However it is important to not that Accutane is a very toxic drug, and has many side effects. Therefore it is normally recommended to a patient only if more c...
It's understandable to have concerns about medication interactions and the recurrence of acne after treatment. Here is some information that might help: Medication Interactions: Generally, vitamins such as B6, B12, and D, along with calcium supplements, do not have significant interactions with...
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