A 48-year-old member asked:
i'm taking accutane currently and it's hurtshurt so bad. why does accutane make my acne worse?
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Get with your doctor: A short course of Prednisone added to your treatment may help if indicated, or he/she may know of something else.
Answered on Jun 30, 2014
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
37 years experience Family Medicine
See your doctor: Discuss this with your doctor.
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A Verified Doctor answered
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Second opinion: I would not advise long term Accutane therapy.Please consult your dermatologist for alternative therpaies.
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Hartman answered
39 years experience Dermatology
Yes it does: Acne flares on Accutane especially at higher doses. It is a highly effective drug for bad acne and worth the wait.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Briefly: Hopefully you got a full explanation for this powerful medication before you started. Stay the course. It is worth it.
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