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Contacts & Accutane?

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(@everythingthatshimmers)

Posted : 01/27/2013 12:13 am

I am planning to begin Accutane in the next few weeks and was just curious how many of you were able to continue wearing contact lenses while on this medication?

I have been researching other side effects extensively on this site but haven't seen a lot mentioned about contacts specifically.

Thanks in advance!

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(@afwestberry)

Posted : 01/27/2013 11:14 am

I've been taking almost a week now, and my contacts are fine! I have heard that it may take awhile for the real dryness to kick in, though. Only my lips are a tad dry so far! I think it also has something to do with the dosage you're taking.

Good luck with Accutane :)

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(@jdw)

Posted : 01/29/2013 11:04 am

Over 6 weeks in, no issue with my contacts. I bought eye drops before I started preemptively as I expected to have dry eyes but haven't had to use them yet. That being said I'm only on a low dose, 40mg. I think you should be fine, I also researched this side effect and only a few people on higher dosages got it and many managed it with eye drops and less wear.

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(@everythingthatshimmers)

Posted : 01/29/2013 11:56 pm

Thanks so much for your replies! Not being able to wear my contacts and hair loss are the biggest non-severe side effects I'm concerned about. Hopefully I will tolerate it as well as you guys are! Best of luck to you.

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