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11 Jul 2005
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Roaccutane
Dear CyberDoc
I previously contacted you regarding my reaction towards the Roaccutane medication. It has been three weeks now since I left the medication. The dermatologist said that I must start using it again after two weeks and then inform her of what happens. 50mg a day. I am a bit scared as I don’t know if my eyes will swell again. I am really desperate for a new skin and I am willing to take the Roaccutane and live with the side-effects, but I don’t want swollen eyes again.
What do you suggest? Should I start drinking it again and see what effect it has on me? Is it safe?
PLEASE HELP!
Regards
Me
I previously contacted you regarding my reaction towards the Roaccutane medication. It has been three weeks now since I left the medication. The dermatologist said that I must start using it again after two weeks and then inform her of what happens. 50mg a day. I am a bit scared as I don’t know if my eyes will swell again. I am really desperate for a new skin and I am willing to take the Roaccutane and live with the side-effects, but I don’t want swollen eyes again.
What do you suggest? Should I start drinking it again and see what effect it has on me? Is it safe?
PLEASE HELP!
Regards
Me
CyberDoc
Me, the safest would be to start at a much lower dose than before and increase it in small increments every week. Good luck.
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