I am 23 years old 170lbs muscular & have been dealing with not even mild acne just maybe one or two persistsnt bumps that always appears on my cheeks but they blemish badly Along with oily skin / black heads. I am now on month 5 of accutane (absorica) 80mgs and have seen excellent results but I am really worried...my Dermatologist wants me on 7-8months but I feel I should be done on my 5th? She said I was 7000+ mgs so far but I know I'm not? I really want to stop on month 5 Total = 12,000mgs
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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...
10mg is a lower dosage and Accutane has a very short half-life. Meaning the majority of the medication is out of your system quickly. The FDA says females need to not get pregnant for at least 30 days after the last dose. So the best bet at this point is to discuss it with your OB - the dose you...
