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Will my accutane pills work faster if i up the dosage?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This is one med: That should only be taken exactly as directed. Please don't take it upon yourself to make changes with Accutane (unless directed by your dermatologist).

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/13/2016

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