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Posted on Mon, 27 Apr 2020
Question: Hello , I have acne issues on my face and sometimes on scalp, One or two of them are cystic acne , Ive read that I have to take antibiotics to help prevent it, question is can i take any kind of antibiotics while iam on roaccutane pills which is 30mg daily?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding oral antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

While on roaccutane, you may take an aminoglycoside group of oral antibiotic e.g Azithromycin. The tetracyclines traditionally recommended for cystic / Nodular acne are not to be taken while on roaccutane as there is a risk of pseudotumor cerebri which may manifest as headache and blurred vision.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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Hello , I Have Acne Issues On My Face And

Brief Answer: Regarding oral antibiotic Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern. While on roaccutane, you may take an aminoglycoside group of oral antibiotic e.g Azithromycin. The tetracyclines traditionally recommended for cystic / Nodular acne are not to be taken while on roaccutane as there is a risk of pseudotumor cerebri which may manifest as headache and blurred vision. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.