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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Stating the number of months on accutane isn’t a way to compare with what others are doing, because the cummulative dose is what matters - as said upthread, some doctors prescribe a course of treatment low and slow and others do shorter and higher, usually depending on how the patient tolerates side effects. For those saying that their child is on accutane 8-9 months, are they exceeding the “suggested” cummulative dose? My understanding is that is necessary sometimes- perhaps in the case of OP’s teen. [/quote]
This is important. It’s dosed differently than other medications. There is some serious misinformation on this thread. [/quote]

My 16 year old DS is on his 8th month of Accutane. Not sure how most derms do it but first month was low dose. Then gradually built up to the highest dose by month 4. He’s almost clear but still get an occasional pimple or two so derm is keeping him on it until no breakouts at all.[/quote] This is what our derm also did. It is really important not to go off Accutane until there are NO developing pimples, even if it is just one or two. You need to be totally clear for a month before going off. Unless , you are having terrible side effects.[/quote]

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