Question 1

is it easier to tan while you are on accutane?

Accepted Answer

No: Accutane causes sunburn and you will be instructed to wear sunblock.  
Tanning can cause skin cancer.  If you think you must look tan use the spray tanning since they are safer.

Question 2

can i tan twice per week at 5 to 8 minutes per while taking accutane? my dr. refused to answer the question.

Accepted Answer

Recommend that you: Avoid tanning beds whether you use Accutane or not. But, in answer to your question - recommend against it.

Question 3

is there a way to get a tan in the summer while on accutane?

Accepted Answer

Would not: Tanning worst thing you can do to skin either from sun or bulbs. Accutane makes you more sensitive to tjese rays.

Question 4

i'm currently taking accutane. can i still get some tan really carefully? lets say 5 minutes once a week in solarium or just from the sun?

Accepted Answer

You could: You could but you are damaging your skin and increasing your chances of skin cancer.You still might get a sunburn also.

Question 5

what vitamines can i take during accutane? any would help? c? e? i know you can't take a, but the others? thank you xx

Accepted Answer

The rest are okay: I'd urge you to get your vitamins from a balanced diet rather than a bottle. Avoid taking vitamin a itself; if your dermatologist isn't adverse to your taking a multivitamin with only a small amount of a, it would be okay. Your vitamin d can come from reasonable sun exposure.

Question 6

how good is accutane?

Accepted Answer

Very good: Accutane is very drug useful for treatment resistant acne. However, there are several restrictions on its use. Patients need to be fully informed prior to taking the drug and agree to using at least two forms of birth control. This drug is not for everyone and can only be prescribed by physicians specifically trained in its use.

Question 7

should i take accutane?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Its hard to say without knowing more about you. However, Accutane is an exceptional medication for treating cystic acne, with marked results seen. There are unfortunately side effects as well as monitoring to be performed, so it is best to check with your doctor to determine whether or not to start.

Question 8

is 80 mg accutane too much?

Accepted Answer

Accutane dose: The recommended dosage range for Accutane is 0.5 to 1.0 mg/kg/day given in two divided doses with food for 15 to 20 weeks.  Therefore, the appropriate dose for YOU depends on your weight.

Question 9

food to eat when on accutane.

Accepted Answer

Healthy diet: A healthy diet is best . Avoid fatty foods because triglycerides and cholesterol may rise when on accutane.

Question 10

does accutane affect vision?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: It can, but pretty unusual (about 1% of patients experience eye symptoms such as impaired vision, corneal opacities, dry eyes (which make contact lenses uncomfortable), and decreased night vision (among others). If it affects your vision, talk to your doctor about stopping it vs just dealing with the side effects.

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