Is it safe to take Accutane for 7 months?

October 29, 2018
Asked By:emanmekawy in Dubai, AE

I am a 21 year old female. 51 kg. I'm on my 6th month of accutane. My acne is gone, but I only have scars left. I get at least 1 pimple during menustration that vanishes in 2 days or so. My doctor recommended me to take it for another month. Is it safe?

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October 3, 2023

Answer: Recommend consulting with provider to determine is a longer treatment is right for you. Consult higher dosage

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Recommend consulting with provider to determine is a longer treatment is right for you. Consult higher dosage

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 2, 2018

Answer: Length of Accutane course

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Answer: Length of Accutane course

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