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Isotretinoin Questions

Displaying 12 questions associated with Isotretinoin.

Can Accutane cause permanent liver damage?

Is Absorica the same as Accutane?

How long does Absorica take to work?

What can help to reduce joint pain while taking Accutane (isotretinoin)?

Hello, I started to take low dose isotretinoin (10 mg) yesterday. Today - the next morning - I can already feel some joint pain. What can help to reduce them? Is it ok to take glucosamine sulfate with the isotretinoin?

Is it okay to change Accutane brands (same isotretinoin dosage) during the course of the treatment?

I have been on the same dosage and brand for 6 months but I can't seem to find it now. Is it okay to switch to another brand of the same strength and dosage?

Isotretinoin stopped working?

Help please! I had bad acne on chin/neck area. Been on isotretinoin for 8 months and up until 1 month ago completely clear. Now 3 weeks out form finishing I’ve started breaking out again in the same areas. I’m so disheartened and totally confused! Why now? Is my body rejecting it??... read more

Has anyone taken isotretinoin 10mg every other day with success, what else has helped with acne?

My son is taking isotretinoin at 20mg once a day. He has serious side effects of nausea and vomiting. The sad part is it is working and now he has to stop taking it. Has anyone has a similar experience and is it realistic for him to go to 10mg every other day? Or, does anyone have experience with... read more

Can you take oral tranexamic acid with Roaccutane (isotretinoin)?

I’m currently taking Roaccutane for acne.. I’m on a low dose (20mg) I also have melasma and I can’t really treat it whilst on Roaccutane but I have read many articles supporting oral tranexamic acid. Can you take them both at the same time?

Accutane - I am currently on Isotretinoin for my skin but also I am diagnosed ulcerative colitis...

... and I am having a flare. My gastro doctor wants me to have a Flexi-sig but I know on isotretinoin it is dangerous to have procedures. Does this count as a procedure or am I safe to have it?

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