I'm taking amoxicillin and accutane at the same time for severe acne and I wanted to know how long it takes after swallowing for these drugs to be absorbed. I also wanted to know if it is better to take amoxicillin with food because I know it is better to take accutane with a fatty meal.
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If you are taking a multivitamin that contains all of these, it's ok. If you take individual supplements for these, I would advise that you not take the Vitamin A. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot
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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...
Cortizone 10 is a topical hydrocortisone available over the counter. It is just fine to use while on Accutane to calm your redness and/or stinging. You should always apply it after a bit of cool water to the area so that it can actually penetrate better into the skin. "This answer has been...