Accutane concerns

I have not started my Accutane yet (I will be on Monday) however what I will say from being on other drugs for epilepsy is that ANYTHING a patient experiences, will be listed as a possible side effect.

One of the medications I had to take was Lamictal and side effects were a rash that can lead to death, hair loss, severe acne, etc. Obviously, I was freaked out. My neurologist said that a lot of side effects are due to other independent/ underlying variables, and some aren’t.

This is why you get tested before you start accutane to get clearance and make sure you’re in good health! Of course, if you have concerns talk to AN APPROPRIATE doctor. When I had my blood drawn, I was getting a crazy high cholesterol number that my dermatologist was freaking out over. Once I saw my primary care doctor, he had no worries because my other lipid levels balanced out, giving me a perfectly normal ratio. He also noted that your dermatologist specializes in DERMATOLOGY- not cholesterol. So it is important to see doctors who specialize in the things you or your derm have questions or concerns about

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