Male, 20, 121lbs, 5'11, . Been off accutane for around 2 weeks now and starting to get under-skin bumps around the hairline. Should I start taking accutane again? How long should the treatment last for me and is there a waiting time between short accutane courses or should I continue asap? Would a higher dosage be more suitable for me? Maybe moving on to 20mg?
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Answer: Recommend consulting with provider about dosage increase. Accutane should be taken every month.
Thank you for your question. A side effect of Accutane is dry mucous membranes, which includes dry eyes. In my experience, rewetting eye drops or saline drops have been effective, but I recommend you consult with a board certified optometrist or ophthalmologist during treatment to have your eyes...
Hello, and thank you for your posting. Usually accutane is dose anywhere between 0.5mg to 2mg/kg a day. I believe that you may be slightly underdosed, which is commonly done to avoid the drying and other side effects which patients don't tolerate at the beginning. . Have a discussion with...
I think you might need an increase in your dose. Check with your doctor on that. Sometimes you may need to be on an antibiotic along with the Accutane if the acne is severe. Sometimes even an oral steroid may help for a short period of time when you start Accutane if the acne...