Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin for Acne

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking It?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking this medication if you have:

Depression or any other mental illness
High triglycerides
Liver disease, such as liver failure, hepatitis, or cirrhosis
Weak bones due to osteoporosis or other conditions
Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Accutane and Pregnancy)
Breastfeeding (see Accutane and Breastfeeding).

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

(Click Precautions and Warnings With Isotretinoin to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)

Dosing Information

The dose of isotretinoin your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:

The severity of your acne
Your weight
How you respond to isotretinoin.

As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.

(Click Isotretinoin Dosage for more information.)

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