Is It Better to Take Accutane in Morning or Night?

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I am wondering if any dermatologists recommend a time of day for Accutane (if you are only taking one pill per day)? I read that some people have better experience taking it at night for less flushing in the day. Others say it works better if it is in the day. Figured I would ask a professional. Thanks.

Dina D. Strachan, MD · Answer

It doesn't matter as much whether you take Accutane in the morning or at night.  You will get better results, however, if you take it with a fatty meal.  This increases absorption and decreases your risk of treatment failure.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Accutane is best taken with your most fatty meal of the day, so whenever that is, is when you want to take the medication. Accutane absorbs better with food and so you will be getting better dosing and absorption when you take it with the biggest meal.

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