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When is it safe to start Isotretinoin after taking Doxycycline?

July 3, 2019
Asked By:adamlfc20 in Liverpool, GB

I am coming to an end of my Doxycycline treatment and have been moved to a low dose of Isotretinoin 10mg per day. I had my last Doxycycline tablet last night and I was wondering would it be safe to start the isotretinoin tomorrow morning?

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Answer: Isotretinoin

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