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Can I take hepatitis B vaccine while I am on roaccutane (izotretinoin)?

Nazia NowrinMay 3, 2014
I am 23 years old and have been taking roaccutane for my acne problems for the last two months.my doctor said that I need to continue with it for a couple of months more. But I forgot to mention her that I took three doses of hepatitis B vaccine last year and I have another dose due this week. I would be very glad if anyone can please tell me that is this going to be harmful for my health. Or is there is any way out through this ???

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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
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