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Taking accutane
Accutane (Isotretinoin) is a powerful medicine that treats acne. It is known to cause severe birth defects if a woman becomes pregnant while taking Accutane.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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What happens after you stop taking accutane?
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Is it okay to take ibprofene while taking accutane?
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A 46-year old asked:
I'm scared of taking accutane, what can you tell me?
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A 31-year old male asked:
What is best sun block to use while taking accutane?
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A 46-year old asked:
Normally, how long would the break outs end while taking accutane?
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A 35-year old asked:
How long after taking Accutane can you start trying to have a baby?
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A 31-year old asked:
My son is going to start taking Accutane but i'm worried.. What are the side effete?
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A 45-year old asked:
If you are taking Accutane and you're allergic to it, when do you start seeing symptoms?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Can i tan twice per week at 5 to 8 minutes per while taking accutane? My dr. Refused to answer the question.
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A 22-year old male asked:
Im taking Accutane 10mg 2x/day a total of 20mg. Am a male 120 lbs 5'6 height. Currently on my 27th day. Am just wondering if low a dose effective?
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A 49-year old asked:
Does taking Accutane cause pain in ankles?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Is severe lightheadedness due to taking accutane?
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A 34-year old asked:
What are long-term side effects of taking accutane?
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A 42-year old asked:
How dry is your skin going to get when taking accutane?
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A 39-year old asked:
How long should I wait to drink after i stop taking accutane?
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A 30-year old male asked:
I feel my cheeck more chubby after taking accutane.is it effect???
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A 22-year old female asked:
What can I take to help the red marks fade, while taking accutane?
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A 16-year old female asked:
In your opinion, what's the best Chapstick to use when you're taking Accutane?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I am currently taking Accutane and was wondering if i could fast for 11 hours with no food or water during the day?
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A 48-year old female asked:
My daugther consived during taking Accutane 40 mg between 6 jan / 3 feb she is nw 6 wk an concerned the baby could be affected?
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A 21-year old male asked:
What's the difference in taking Accutane 2 times a day(2x40mg), breakfast and dinner instead of just taking once a day at dinner ?
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A 21-year old male asked:
I'm currently taking accutane. Can i still get some tan really carefully? Lets say 5 minutes once a week in solarium or just from the sun?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Three months ago i stopped taking accutane. I am now taking a gainer (carnivore mass) which i think is making me break-out. Should i stop taking it?
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A 37-year old asked:
How to stop nosebleed while taking accutane?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is it okay to smoke pot while taking accutane?
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A 48-year old asked:
Is it safe to go tanning after taking accutane?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Can I use an infrared sauna if I am taking accutane?
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A 43-year old asked:
What supplements would still be effective while taking accutane?
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A 36-year old asked:
How long before i can have alcohol after taking Accutane or amnesteem?
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A 47-year old asked:
Would it be acceptable to get a corticosteroid shot while taking accutane?
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