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You need to be on a medication daily like Valacyclovir or Acyclovir. You have the herpes virus in your body - always will - and so the dryness of your lips from Accutane is triggering outbreaks. You will need to take this medication daily for the rest of your life to limit outbreaks. It wasn't caused by the Accutane or anything like that, but it is being triggered by it currently. "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."
The recommend course for Accutane is 20 weeks and I am not sure why you need to be on the medication for 8 months. As long as you are on the proper dosage for weight and have cleared there should be no reason to continue. Please consult an expert in acne and Accutane for the best cosmetic ...
Do you think you are pregnant? Is there a chance you are? If so, see your doctor immediately. Accutane is a black label medication meaning you absolutely 100% cannot get pregnant while you take it. You need to be on two forms of birth control if you are a female of child bearing potential while...
Thank you for your question. Accutane is not a drug that is tested during drug tests, but side effects with Accutane may alter other lab results such as liver enzymes and cholesterol. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist regarding Accutane, side effects, and...
