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Confused. derm told me accutane doesn't raise bilirubin after mentioning my concern due to a raise in both during my 6th month. is this true?

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Details are everythi: EXACTLY what are the levels of direct and indirect bilirubin??? What do the other tests show? SYMPTOMS??? Usual course of isotretinoin [Accutane] is FIVE [5] months. What dose do you take? See a Dr if there is abnormal liver function. Absolutely no alcohol. Stop Accutane until this is resolved. You are already past 5 months anyway.

Answered 7/3/2016

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A member asked:

Confused. derm told me accutane doesn't raise bilirubin after mentioning my concern due to a raise in both during my 6th month. is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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