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A member asked:

I have an appointment with my doctor coming up for an acne prescription. is it rude to ask for a certain prescription like accutane?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Inquire: It is appropriate to ask your doctor what medications/ treatments would be appropriate for you. Instead of asking outright to be prescribed Accutane - ask if it would be appropriate for the type of acne you have.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 5/6/2019

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