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I'm taking finasteride 1mg every day for my pattern hair loss, and I've also started taking isotretinoin 5mg for my cystic acne that flares up now and then. I usually take isotretinoin for a few weeks until the acne goes away. I'm worried if these two drugs might interact with each other. Is it safe to use both of them at the same time?

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Dr. Dr Mubarak Parveez B

Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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Finasteride and isotretinoin can be taken together

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Answered 04/07/2025

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