Question 1

who should take roaccutane?

Accepted Answer

Accutane treatment: Accutane is a wonderful medication that can be a miracle drug for the right patient.  However, if you do not need this medication, do not take it.  There are many side effects, from dry skin to achy joints and bones to birth defects.  Any one who has uncontrollable acne should consider Accutane after they have failed multiple other therapies.

Question 2

can 14 year olds take roaccutane?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: It must be closely monitored, Must "I Pledge" and must have appropriate indications.

Question 3

at which age could we take "roaccutane"?

Accepted Answer

End of growth spurt: There's talk that it might slow growth, but if you're going to have mutilating acne that can't be managed otherwise, ask your physician about starting whenever you like.

Question 4

what is the normal dosage for roaccutane?

Accepted Answer

1mg per kilogram of: 1 mg per kilogram of body weight.

Question 5

taking roaccutane.  what does it actually do?

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Roaccutane/Accutane: Accutane/roaccutane acts to inhibit sebaceous gland secretions. The current label warnings for accutane/roaccutane state that "the exact mechanism of action of Isotretinoin is unknown".
"retinoic acid (active form of accutane/roaccutane) induces differentiation and reduces proliferation of stem and progenitor cells. It works on acne by inducing similar events in basel sebocytes.

Question 6

i have an appointment for roaccutane, what should i expect?

Accepted Answer

Typically at 47: accutane is not prescribed, but occasionally it can be. You need to see dermatologist to make sure this is best medication for you.

Question 7

how long does it take for the effects of roaccutane to wear off?

Accepted Answer

Do you mean Accutane: The side effects of Accutane should be worn off within a month. There have been some case reports of persistent dryness of the eyes.

Question 8

how long will most symptoms last for after finishing roaccutane?

Accepted Answer

Accutane: Accutane, in the U.S. Or roaccutane internationally is a potent drug for acne.  Usual effects are dryness of lips, skin, eyes and skin generally as well as many other less common effects.  Most of these symptoms are gone within one month of stopping the drug.

Question 9

if taking 60mg of roaccutane per day. is taking 20mg three times per day ok?

Accepted Answer

Probably fine: However, Isotretinoin is usually given either as a total dose once per day or divided in half and given twice per day.  Talk to you dermatologist.

Question 10

how quickly do roaccutane symptoms improve or get worse when you increase or decrease medication dosage?

Accepted Answer

25% worsen in the be: I have found that only 25 percent of patients get worse in the beginning, most patients improve every month until the acne is gone.

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