Does Accutane cause weight loss? I have lost 19 pounds in 5 weeks. I'm not trying to lose weight.

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I'm taking 80 mg and it's my 5th week of treatment. Went to the doctor for unrelated issue and I've lost 19 pounds in 5 weeks. I'm eating better than I used to but I'm not trying to lose weight. I have a hard time staying hydrated and have had some dizziness which I thought was from dehydration. I saw my dermatologist a week ago but was unaware of the weight loss. Has anyone else experienced this?

Tracy Leong, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Accutane typically does not induce weight loss. Losing 19 lbs in 5 weeks without trying to is not normal and is suggestive of a medical issue that is causing you to lose the weight. Please schedule an appointment with your primary care physician as soon as possible for evaluation to find out potential causes for your weight loss.I hope this answer is helpful! Best of luck.

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Does Accutane cause weight loss? I have lost 19 pounds in 5 weeks. I'm not trying to lose weight.

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