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No, Accutane specifically does not cause weight gain. Accutane should be taken with higher calorie, fattier foods, so if you aren't eating those and change your diet to compensate for that, it could cause weight gain I suppose. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
While I personally preferred the original Accutane brand, since it was more expensive than the branded generics of Isotretinoin (the actual medicine in Accutane) no insurance company would cover it, and it is no longer on the market. I have not noticed a difference in effect with any...
Usually prior to starting Accutane a prescriber will recommend another treatment regimen to control acne, consisting of topical creams and gels, oral antibiotics, birth control pills or even a androgen supressor (Aldactone). I am not sure if you have tried any of these but a dermatologist can...
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...
