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Isotretinoin
More commonly known as accutane, Isotretinoin is an oral medication that is incredibly effective for severe acne. It is especially useful to bring a halt to acne that is causing scarring. Isotretinoin has a variety of side effects including birth defects, liver damage, and problems with cholesterol, and careful monitoring is required during treatment.
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A 42-year old asked:
Can i smoke while taking isotretinoin?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Can i take 5g of creatine while im on one 20mg isotretinoin pill everyday?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Can I keep taking isotretinoin during Ramadan? I'm afraid u won't be getting enough fluids during the night?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I take isotretinoin for 6months.is this enough?what c ummulative dose should take ..62kg .. 125body weight is this true?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Im currently on isotretinoin and have been for 4.5 months. My skin is now completely clear and has been for 5 weeks. Would Id be safe to stop the medication now and if so whats the best way to do it? Slowy wein off?
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A 32-year old male asked:
How does isotretinoin work ?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is the use of topical isotretinoin?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Does isotretinoin cause you to gain weight ?
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A female asked:
Does isotretinoin affect the effectiveness of levonorgetrel pills?
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A 36-year old asked:
For how many days does isotretinoin remain in body after it is stopped?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Is topical isotretinoin safe and what is the difference between it and oral drugs ?
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A 32-year old male asked:
How common does ED happen for those that take isotretinoin? Does the benefit outweighs the risk of ED?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Can I take synthroid while on isotretinoin?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Is it more effective to use epiduo cream while I'm using isotretinoin?
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A 44-year old male asked:
What antibiotics would i be able to take if i'm currently on 20mg daily dose of isotretinoin?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Can i continue my isotretinoin treatment after a 2 week interruption ? I'd be starting month 3.
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A 44-year old asked:
I'm just now starting isotretinoin (accutane) and i was just curious as to when it normally starts to work for people?
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A 23-year old male asked:
What are the ingredients of vinegar? Does it have alcohol? I am using vinegar in my diet while taking isotretinoin. Is it ok?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Is cholesterol of 175 and LDL of 105 healthy for a 26 year old woman? I am currently taking isotretinoin, so perhaps these numbers are temporary.
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A 46-year old asked:
What is the efficacy of roaccutane (isotretinoin)?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Do isotretinoin reduces the size of sabecious glands permanently?
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A 21-year old male asked:
At what point does isotretinoin cause hypervitaminosis a in a person?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Taken 3 daily doses of 20mg oratane (isotretinoin) and feeling nauseous? Could this be why?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Started isotretinoin treatment1 month ago,having great results,feeling nauseous every morning and eve for few hrs recently, what to do?
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A 17-year old female asked:
Do you know of any hypotheses, ideas or research that has been conducted relating to the link of using isotretinoin and mental health disorders?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Whats the difference between absorica ld and the other generic version of isotretinoin? Is absorica ld more effective? Does it have less side effects?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Can 5mg of isotretinoin cause tiredness and weakness? I doubt it.
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A 43-year old asked:
If I take isotretinoin when pregnant, would there be any side effects?
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A 18-year old male asked:
What is the cumulative dosage of isotretinoin for moderate acne? Will I relapse if I take so much?
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A 30-year old female asked:
While taking isotretinoin . I took my monthly blood test and my triglicerides are at 530 . Very high .. how can I safely lower them?
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