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Is it safe to go up on my acne medication without consulting my doctor?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Not a good idea: Depending on what the medication is, it may or not be a big deal. You should always check with your doctor before changing a dose of prescribed medication.

Answered 7/5/2013

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