Ive been on Acutret 20 since the end of May and usually check in with my doctor monthly. My last visit was in mid-July, where he told me to keep taking Acutret 20 after breakfast and Azid 500 before dinner three times a week for two weeks. Since then, my acne has gotten a bit better, with just 23 pimples popping up in the last month. Unfortunately, I cant see him until September 9th. Should I keep taking these meds or should I stop until I can get more advice?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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It's great to hear that your acne has improved with the current treatment regimen.

Acutret 20 (Isotretinoin) is a powerful medication for acne, and Azithromycin 500 (Azid 500) is an antibiotic that helps combat bacterial infections.

Given your situation, here are some guidelines to consider:

Continuing Treatment

Acutret 20: You can continue taking Acutret 20 as prescribed (after breakfast) until you can meet your doctor again.

Azid 500: Since you've been instructed to take Azid 500 thrice a week for 2 weeks, you can complete the remaining course (if any) as directed.

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