I am on 10 mg Accutane for two months now, and the doctor has just prescribed me 20 mg for the next two months. He said that is all i need to get my face clear up and i do not have to come back to him because by then my treatment will end. My friend stopped the treatment gradually, so i want to know does this increase the possibility of acne coming back again? Also, i still have under skin pimples, so i am in doubt that such a low does will get them to pop out or fade in 2 months.
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Thanks you for your question. Given that Accutane can impact liver function, any supplement that can also potentially effect the liver should be avoided. In general, it would safest to avoid supplements while on Accutane due to possible interactions. However, you...
Accutane does get absorbed better with fatty foods, but if fatty foods make you break out more take it with a normal meal. It should still work well for you. You could try a brand of Accutane called Absorica which the company reports good absorption regardless of the food with...
The only time you have to be on a 30 day hold is the original time after enrolling in the program, and then if you miss your window (meaning you don't follow the timing your doctor has given you). So if you follow what your doctor has laid out for timing, you will be fine. If you mess it up then...
