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Food to eat while taking Isotretinoin?

clumsycattMar 28, 2018
Is eating high fat really recommended while taking isotretinoin? I saw some posts/reviews of the people who are on tretinoin and id like to confirm if it's true? Your answers would be much appreciated :) thanks!

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Answered on Apr 2, 2018
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