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As long as you had a negative pregnancy test 30 days after your last dose of Accutane, it is technically ok for you to go ahead and attempt conception. The protocol we use is the Ipledge system, which requires a patient to have a negative pregnancy test, wait 30 days and have a second negative pregnancy test, take the medication under the direction of the dermatologist with regular monthly visits and negative tests, but then ok to proceed with any future life plans after that last pregnancy test is negative 30 days after the very last dose. As far as I know, Accutane has never been pulled off the market. It is a very good effective drug for severe nodulocystic acne as long as the pregnancy prevention guidelines are followed exactly.
The brand name of Accutane itself no longer exists. But there are many available versions of isotretinoin, which is what Accutane is. It is safe to conceive 30 days after stopping Accutane per the FDA's guidelines. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient andcannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-persontreatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
Reoccurring Staph infections can be resistant to multiple antibiotics, it is best to get the lesions cultured for sensitivity then proceed with necessary treatment. Regarding treatment with Accutane, it will dry out your skin, which may make your skin more susceptible...
None of my female patients have told me this is any kind of issue. Accutane affects oil glands which are much different than those needed for sexual lubrication. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek...
The total cumulative dosage needed in general for Accutane is between 8000-16000mg total. Your dose will give you 1200mg total. So, no, generally speaking this will not be enough for a long-term cure. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical...