I use isoupra before one month until now I didn’t see any side effects and my spot still on my body and my face didn’t become dry??
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- One month is a very short time to have results and you may need to have a stronger dosage on the following months you need to check back with the dermatologist that prescribed it to you
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Is tendon/ankle pain normal om isosupra or shld I discontinue? Been on it for 1.5 months w/ morning stiffness since week 2 now it is painful to walk
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- You should définitely Go back asap to your doctor Cos this (probably tendinitis of achille s tendon) can definetely be a serious side effect of isosupra and réduction of the dose or discontinuation wo... Read More
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I'm taking Isosupra(3pills/day)for the 4th month.I was prescribed today Arcoxia(1pill/day for 3weeks)with Mydocalm. Do these meds interact in any way?
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- Not usually. Although arcoxia could Also cause élévation in liver enzymes like isosupra...Anyway next time remember to always say to the doctor you re seing what medications you are already talking to... Read More
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Can i take 3 16mg pills of isosupra lidose at once or would it be a toxic dose?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- It depends. We usually prescribe this treatment according to the weight. How did your dermatologist prescribe it?
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I'm in my seventh month of Isosupra and this month I got pregnant. Does that mean that my baby will be abnormal? And does that have any effect on me?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Isosupra is teratogenic risk of anomaly. Follow up with echo and possible amniocentesis.
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After how long m I supposed to see isosupra lidose 16 mg effects? (I've been on it since a week). Is it okay to use Locacid and Eldoquin along isosupra treatment? Thank u.
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- First Isosupra is a drug that needs a dermatologist monitoring and needs to be under supervision. Locacid and Eldoquin cannot be taken during treatment, based on the type of your acne and on your weig... Read More
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Isosupra and sun exposure what is actually the side effect? Can i go to the beach if i used high protection?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- I don't advise you to go to the beach while yo are on isosupra (isotretinoin),
During isotretinoin treatment is not the time to work on your tan! Isotretinoin can cause your skin to become more s... Read More
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Is it normal to feel a bit of burning sensation on my face during my 4th month of Isosupra? I increased the dosage in the beginning of this month.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Burning sensation could be secondary to skin dryness which a common side effect of isotretinoin (the active component in Isosupra) treatment, so you should apply a good moisturizer cream (something li... Read More
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I'm in my 3rd month of Isosupra treatment, my doctor told me to stop taking 2 pills and start taking one but I have red scars on my face and I still see some acne but not a lot. Is this normal?
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- It's normal to have some redness till few months after you stop the drug. Eruption of new acne is also normal and you should take Isosupra for several months based on your weight. For example in... Read More
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