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If I’m on 40 mg of accutane a day, weighing 160 lbs, how long should I stay on treatment to prevent relapse?

mollylmkMay 21, 2019
This is my 3rd time taking accutane... I worry about hair loss so my doctor said low dosing will prevent that so I would like to stay on 40 mg for the entire course if possible. To prevent relapse do I need to reach a total dosage (I’ve heard 8,000-12,000mg total treatment) for high success. If I weigh 160 lbs, on 40 mg a day, will I need to stay on accutane for 8/10 months low dose to reach that total dosage to avoid relapse? Thanks so much!

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Dr. Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended
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Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended

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