Epuris Flashcards
1
Q
Epirus has fewer side effects than Accutane? True or false
A
True
2
Q
How long is a course of Epirus?
A
6-8 months, in some cases 12 - 15 months
3
Q
What needs to be done before the patient can go on epuris?
A
A blood test (bloodwork) that requires fasting from 8pm onwards
4
Q
How often does the patient repeat blood work?
A
Every 6 weeks
5
Q
The most serious side effect for woman is?
A
Pregnancy
6
Q
How long after epuris can you have a normal pregnancy?
A
1 month, dr Lubitz recommends 2 months
7
Q
What do you need to limit on epuris?
A
Dairy
Fatty foods
Fast food
Alcohol
8
Q
What are the bloodwork monitoring?
A
Lipid profile. Epuris can temporarily increase lipid levels.
9
Q
Side effects of epuris include:
A
Dry skin
Mood changes
Joint ache
Stomach upset mostly at the beginning
