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Do I need to restart my accutane course?

fartymartyDec 29, 2013
Hello i started accutane and i have just finished my first month i have been taking one pill a day . but however i am not able to pick up my next set of pills due to pharmacy problems:( its been 5 days since i took my last pill and i was wondering if i had to restart ? will i be safe starting it again ? if you can help please reply !

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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
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Bobby Buka, MD - Account Suspended

That's interesting and not something I've heard before. I have treated patients who report persistent dryness and also persistent sun sensitivity following isotretinoin (Accutane) use, but skin color is a new one for me. It is also unusual for Accutane to be in your system after 6 months, so I'm...

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F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)

Most people do not experience vaginal dryness while on Accutane, especially at a low dosage like 20mg, but if you do, it will not be permanent and will resolve quickly after finishing your course of medication. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as...

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F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)

It would depend on the mg dosage you are taking. To be honest I tell people to just take the medication and wear sunscreen. Because if we start trying to go around vacations and things like that, you'll never get it done. So really, do your best to take your meds and put on the sunscreen. If you...

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