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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Stopping and restarting accutane
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Stopping and restarting accutane
by shaned1, Aug 15, 2008 09:48AM
I had to stop taking accutane halfway through my treatment. I was 10 weeks into the course. I had to stop for 5 weeks due to elevated enzymes. It is now safe to resume treatment.
Does the break in treatment mean that I will have to restart the whole course? My derm says that I should be able to resume the course at the 10-week mark. I am worried that the accutane will not be effective due to the 5 week break in the middle of the treatment.
I would be grateful for your opinion on this.
Thanks.
P.S. I am continuing to break out, when does the accutane begin to work?
Does the break in treatment mean that I will have to restart the whole course? My derm says that I should be able to resume the course at the 10-week mark. I am worried that the accutane will not be effective due to the 5 week break in the middle of the treatment.
I would be grateful for your opinion on this.
Thanks.
P.S. I am continuing to break out, when does the accutane begin to work?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 15, 2008 03:58PM
, Aug 15, 2008 03:58PMTo: shaned1
Accutane begins to work after 2-3 months. You should be able to resume it now. Your dermatologist can calibrate the duration of this second phase of treatment based on your response.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
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Dr. Rockoff
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