Understanding Isotretinoin (Accutane)

Isotretinoin is a prescription medication. It is included in the class of medications known as retinoids! Patients take this medication orally. Adults typically take 0.25 to 0.5 milligrams per kilogram of their weight to treat acne. They will often take two doses each day! Of course, they cannot exceed two milligrams per kilogram of their weight in a day. Patients are safe to take this medication for up to twenty weeks! However, they have to follow strict instructions during this time. This prescription is only available at certified pharmacies. Patients must also join a registry when they are taking isotretinoin. It tracks their treatment! The patient's prescribing doctor will monitor them closely as well. A seventy percent decrease in nodular acne allows patients to stop taking this medication before twenty weeks have passed!