Does a low dose of Accutane have the same effect as the higher dose?

The recent trend is to use lower dose Accutane. I have been prescribing low dose Accutane ( 20 mg /day), for the last few years. This has the advantage of fewer side effects as dryness etc.... The only " drawback" is that it has to be used for a longer duration eg 12 months or more. In almost all cases, my patients have been very satisfied with the reduced dosage regimen. 

Hi there,It can be given in a lower dose.  However you will be on the medication longer but the benefit is that the side effects might not be as extreme.  Some patients like to power thru and finish the course as quickly as possible.  See your Dermatologist and and discuss the risks and benefits.Best of luck..