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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.
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A 41-year old asked:
When will I see the results of taking accutane?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Is it okay to take ibprofene while 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 46-year old asked:
Normally, how long would the break outs end while taking accutane?
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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 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 48-year old asked:
Is it safe to go tanning after taking accutane?
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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 34-year old asked:
Is it safe to drink detox while I'm 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 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 34-year old asked:
Is there a higher risk of depression when taking accutane for those with a history of depression?
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A 26-year old male asked:
I stop taking accutane for almost half a year, now my face starting to get oily and acnes pop out again, i need advises. Thanks in advance?
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A male asked:
How long do you have to wait to do skin resurfacing (micro, chem peels etc) after taking accutane? I heard 6 months but i cant wait that long! Lol
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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 31-year old asked:
Is it a bad idea to drink alcohol while taking accutane?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Does masturbation effect the skin while taking accutane?
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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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A 22-year old male asked:
Could I use a little bit of vinegar (5% acetic acid) daily when I am taking accutane?
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A 30-year old female asked:
is it safe to start taking accutane and paxil (paroxetine) together around the same time?
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A 31-year old asked:
What are the negative consequences of taking mutant mass (weight gainer) while taking accutane?
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A 17-year old female asked:
My boyfriend is taking accutane. We are trying to have a baby. Would there be any harm to the baby? I'm very worried
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A 43-year old asked:
Can taking accutane affect your period?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is ballerina tea safe while taking accutane?
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A 41-year old asked:
What are the side effects of taking accutane and ciprofloxacin?
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A female asked:
My son just started taking accutane for acne. is it safe? Will it work? Tried other things nothing worked.
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A 22-year old male asked:
Does my skin continue producing collagen again after accutane? Now I'm taking accutane and having some small concave scars.
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