I've heard that period irregularities can occur with Accutane. It's been about 4 months since I stopped taking Accutane. I took Accutane for, 3 months, on the 3rd month my periods stopped. A little bit after that I stopped taking Accutane and I got my periods the next month. But now for the last 2 months after that I haven't gotten my periods. Can this possibly be because of Accutane?
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Answer: Periods 2 Months Late After Accutane: Understanding Potential Causes
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...
Accutane (isotretinoin) is known for causing dry skin and lips as a side effect during treatment, but it is unusual for these effects to persist for two years after completing the course. There are a few possibilities to consider:
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Accutane (isotretinoin) is a powerful medication used to treat severe acne. One of the side effects of Accutane can be hair thinning or hair loss. However, this is usually temporary and hair typically returns to its normal growth pattern once the medication is stopped.
It's important to note...