Am I too fat to take Accutane? I weigh 230lb and am 5ft 6, female.

Thank you for your question. Studies and reports show that Accutane is best absorbed when taken with a high fat and high caloric meal. I cannot answer your question if what you are eating is enough fat because it depends on what you are eating prior to taking your medication. I highly recommend...

An in-person evaluation would be important along with a review of your before and after photos.  Hopefully your skin is now acne-free and you are using sun protection faithfully to protect your skin. Your skin may be more sensitive to trauma and sunburn for at least a year following ...

It’s great your skin is responding well to Isotretinoin therapy.  The dryness is a temporary challenge for most patients on Isotretinoin and will slowly improve when you complete full treatment.  It is imperative to stay well hydrated, avoid sun, use gentle cleansers and moisturizers/lip bal...

Thank you for your question. In my experience, breakouts while on Accutane may persist for months and at times, can still persist until treatment is almost complete. The lack of side effects, such as dryness, is not an indication on efficacy of the medication. Taking the medication with high fat...

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...

It is ok to resume taking multivitamins after completion of a course of Isotretinoin as long as all your liver function labs were normal.  It is not advised to take higher doses of any particular vitamins especially fat soluble vitamins (A,D,E,K). It is best to stay under the supervision of a b...