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What is the difference between vibramycin (doxycycline) and accutane?

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Antibioitic: Vibramycin (doxycycline) is an antibiotic which can be used mild to moderate acne. Accutane is a derivative of vitamin a used for severe cystic acne uncontrolled by other treatments including anitbiotics.

Dr Pizzo and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Information: Viramycin is a broad spectrum antibioticof the tetracycine class. Accutane is a vit a derivative.

Answered 6/24/2014

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