Isotretinoin side effects

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Hi doctor....i have been on isotretinoin 20mg for the past 4 months for the treatment of acne....results are too gud. But i notice lid edema early in d mrng everyday which becomes alright later on & i also hv dryness in my eyes for which i'm using systane ultra eye drops.....should i stop isotretinoin or can i continue with it....pls help.

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Dr. Sathya Narayanan Dermatologist 14 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sathya Narayanan

Dermatologist 14 yrs exp Chennai

If your results are good, you can slowly taper down your isotretinoin capsules, the dosing schedule of which will be told by the doctor whom you consult.

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