I have been taking Accutane twice a day for 3 months now (starting on my 4th month). I haven’t been taking my morning pill with food because I don’t eat breakfast. However I always take my second pill right after dinner. I have not seen much results yet. If I start taking my first pill with a tablespoon of peanut butter or something high in fats, how long will it take for me to see results? Have I wasted taking it the last 3 months?
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Answer: There is no specified time to see results. Recommend consulting with provider to determine if increase of dosage is right
Hello and thank you for your question. At this time, there is no cure for acne, and thus it is possible that without continuation of acne treatment beyond Accutane, your acne can recur. I would recommend a consultation by a board certified dermatologist for an evaluation of your skin and...
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...
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