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Im 5'6&1/2 weigh160 i feel like im taking a low dose of accutane which is 60mgs a day my appt is in a week how do i ask 4 higher dose want acne cured!

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Very close: This is very close to the dose you should be on. Accutane does not always cure acne.

Answered 6/24/2014

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