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Isotretinoin lab tracker for Accutane and Absorica
Use this sheet to record blood lipid and liver test results during isotretinoin treatment, such as Accutane or Absorica. Bring it to each blood test and to visits with your prescriber or pharmacist.
Your medicine and prescriber
Write the names exactly as they appear on your pharmacy label.
Medicine name on labelAccutane, Absorica, Absorica LD or other isotretinoin
Prescriber name and clinic
Pharmacy name and phone
Date treatment started
Lab or clinic used for blood tests
Before each blood test
Check these items before you leave for the lab or clinic.
- Confirm which tests are ordered for triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL and liver enzymes.
- Ask the lab whether you need to fast and write down their instructions.
- Note when you last took your medicine so the lab can record it.
- Bring your current medicine list and any supplements you take.
- Check with your pharmacist whether any other medicine on your list was added.
- Write down any symptoms you noticed since your last test.
- Confirm how and when your results will be sent to you.
Lab results over time
Copy the reference range from the lab report itself, not from this sheet.
| Date | Test name | Result | Flagged by lab | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Questions for your prescriber or pharmacist
- Which of my results are marked high or low on this lab report?
- Will my triglycerides and cholesterol be checked again, and when?
- Do my liver enzyme results need any follow up before my next visit?
- Do these lab changes mean my treatment plan should be reviewed?
- Can my pharmacist explain the difference between my medicine label and the other names listed?
- Which results should I call about before my next scheduled visit?
- Are lab changes like these expected to return to normal after treatment stops?
This sheet records information for a conversation with your prescriber or pharmacist. It does not replace their instructions or the medication's prescribing information.