Is Sclerotherapy safe while taking Accutane?

Does the drug affect this procedure?

Answers from doctors (7)


Metro Vein Centers

Published on Dec 18, 2017

You should not have sclerotherapy while on Accutane.

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Answered by Metro Vein Centers

You should not have sclerotherapy while on Accutane.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Dec 18, 2017

We are extremely cautious with patients on Accutane. You can definitely NOT have any laser treatments until off the medication for minimum 6 months. Another medication (minocycline) is definitely contraindicated in sclerotherapy with sotradecol (sodium tetradecyl suphate) as it precipitates and can cause dark staining. We suggest you consult with an experienced practitioner at a medical based office before proceeding.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

We are extremely cautious with patients on Accutane. You can definitely NOT have any laser treatments until off the medication for minimum 6 months. Another medication (minocycline) is definitely contraindicated in sclerotherapy with sotradecol (sodium tetradecyl suphate) as it precipitates and can cause dark staining. We suggest you consult with an experienced practitioner at a medical based office before proceeding.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 04, 2010

Sclerotherapy will not interfere with accutane and is not contrainindicated in someone who is taking it.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Sclerotherapy will not interfere with accutane and is not contrainindicated in someone who is taking it.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Jan 28, 2010

There are no known reactions.

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Answered by Miller Vein

There are no known reactions.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Jan 25, 2010

There are no concerns regarding combining the two.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

There are no concerns regarding combining the two.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Jan 25, 2010

I do not know if this has been tested.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

I do not know if this has been tested.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Jan 21, 2010

Unlike certain lightbased treatments that should be avoided while on accutane Sclerotherapy treatment can be done.There are no warnings about interactions of the medication used in sclerotherapy and accutane.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Unlike certain lightbased treatments that should be avoided while on accutane Sclerotherapy treatment can be done.There are no warnings about interactions of the medication used in sclerotherapy and accutane.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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