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Is it ok to change brands during isotretinoin treatment?both will have the same active ingredient i.e, isotretinoin, but will there be any sideeffect?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: As long as the concentration of the isotretinoin is the same, there should not be any side effect to switching the brand.

Answered 11/13/2014

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Probably: As long as the concentration and formulation (cream, gel, ointment) are the same, they are likely interchangeable.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/16/2014

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