Question 1

how long will it  take accutane to leave my system and will all the side effects go away too?

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Usually: Any side effects you may experience should be gone with in a month.  They usually resolve much sooner than a month with most people fine within a week of stopping it.

Question 2

i'm recovering from the side effects of accutane..how long will this take?

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For a couple: of months. Takes 2-3 months to clear from your system.

Question 3

how long does it take accutane side effects to wear off if you just started using it?

Accepted Answer

Adjustment : Accutane commonly causes a dry skin reaction on the arms and almost certainly dry lips -- although those skin changes typically persist through-out the 4-5 month treatment period , oftentimes properly prescribed and applied moisturizers do help.

Question 4

how long will it take before accutane side effects begin?

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3-4 weeks: 3-4 weeks, but varies in some depending on dosage 40 or 60 mg.

Question 5

how long after finishing accutane does it take for side effects to end?

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A few days: Within a week you will have nearly normal lips.

Question 6

how long after starting accutane does it take for side effects to start showing?

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Accutane: Dryness is the main side effect and you can notice this after one week.

Question 7

my doctor said i have to take accutane for just a month. i'm worried about side effects. how safe is this?

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See details: Accutane has risk and must be closely monitored by your doctor. It does have greater risk than most meds. As with any med, you must balance benefits and risks. Speak with a dermatologist and make sure that doctor answers all of your questions.

Question 8

can i take food which contains provitamin-a/ beta-carotene when i am on accutane? does it cause side effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You don't need to avoid foods containing vitamin a or carotenoids, but you should avoid vitamin a supplements when taking isotretinoin, as any potential toxic effect of vitamin a may be enhanced. This may result in joint and muscle aches, dry skin, abdominal pain, and some effects on the liver.

Question 9

is accutane safe to take will it cure acne     tried other things never worked it is for my son who is 16 he has been on it for a couple of weeks. no side effects yet except for dryness of skin.

Accepted Answer

Accutane : Accutane is very effective for cystic, scarring acne.  I would recommend you carefully follow up with your doctor and keep communicating any side effects with them.  With proper follow up and careful monitoring, most patients do really well on accutane.  On the link below is more information about accutane.  I hope that helps.

Question 10

what's something i can do for acne if i already take bactrim and use tretnoin cream and eat healthy while only drinking water but i'm against taking accutane because it's side effects my acne isn't really bad but it still noticeable?

Accepted Answer

: Are you allergic other antibiotics such as tetracycline antibiotic? Bactrim is not commonly used for treating acne because the side effects which can be serious with long term use. Your acne has improved, not bad at all if just noticeable. Whatever, you can try a stronger tretinoin formula or switch to adapalene 2.5% as a trial.

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My doctor said i have to take accutane for just a month. i'm worried about side effects. how safe is this?

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Can i take food which contains provitamin-a/ beta-carotene when i am on accutane? does it cause side effects?

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Is accutane safe to take will it cure acne tried other things never worked it is for my son who is 16 he has been on it for a couple of weeks. no side effects yet except for dryness of skin.

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What's something i can do for acne if i already take bactrim and use tretnoin cream and eat healthy while only drinking water but i'm against taking accutane because it's side effects my acne isn't really bad but it still noticeable?

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