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

bellybean3Jul 8, 2017
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?

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Dr. Tracy Leong, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Jul 10, 2017
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