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Does oratane weaken your immune system? will it make me susceptible to the corona virus?
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Not noticeably: Haven't heard about Oratane or Accutane users getting bad cases of influenza or coronavirus, compared with the general population. The medication alters the moist linings of the eyes, nose, and mouth, making them dryer. Since the viruses get into the body through those linings, there should be some effect, but maybe the effect is rather small and not noticeable.
Answered 3/15/2020
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Oratane: I was not able to find any literature that suggests that taking oratane/ accutane will make a patient more susceptible to COVID 19.
Answered 5/21/2020
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