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Could i take cephalexin, erythromycin, or bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) while taking accutane?

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Are you infected?: Only take antibiotics your doctor prescribes if needed for an infection. Antibiotics have been shown not to help acne in the long run.

Dr Phasouk and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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