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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
can I safely take Accutane/Roaccutane
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
can I safely take Accutane/Roaccutane
by skt, Sep 15, 2004 12:00AM
I am 41 years old and have experienced on again/off again acne, including occassional severe outbreaks. I have tried all medications on the market with limited success.
I took Accutane for a few months about 20 years ago with success.
I was treated with the minimal dossage of Accutane from 12/2002 to 11/2003. I had a 100% improvement and very few side effects. My skin stayed perfect through April 2004. I started experiencing skin problems that progressed dramatically through July 2004. I started a course of antibiotics that helped initially. But while still on the antibiotics I experienced another extreme breakout.
Question:
1.Is there a maximum lifetime amount of Accutane that I can take? Can I safely start another course now?
2.I suffered a "toxic induced hepatitis" several months ago that was attributed to anaesthesia used during a minor surgery. My liver function is now 100%. Is there any reason that this experience with hepatitis would indicate I should not use Accutane?
I took Accutane for a few months about 20 years ago with success.
I was treated with the minimal dossage of Accutane from 12/2002 to 11/2003. I had a 100% improvement and very few side effects. My skin stayed perfect through April 2004. I started experiencing skin problems that progressed dramatically through July 2004. I started a course of antibiotics that helped initially. But while still on the antibiotics I experienced another extreme breakout.
Question:
1.Is there a maximum lifetime amount of Accutane that I can take? Can I safely start another course now?
2.I suffered a "toxic induced hepatitis" several months ago that was attributed to anaesthesia used during a minor surgery. My liver function is now 100%. Is there any reason that this experience with hepatitis would indicate I should not use Accutane?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 15, 2004 12:00AM
, Sep 15, 2004 12:00AM
Yes, you can certainly take more Accutane with no problem. As far as the liver goes, I rarely if ever see any liver toxicity from Accutane, so if your liver is OK now, you should be fine. If that is what your doctor recommends, I wouldn't hesitate to take it.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
