Can I still take fish oil supplements while on Accutane?

Isotretinoin, the actual medicine in the Accutane brand, works by decreasing oil gland production.  Once you finish a course of Isotretinoin, the oil glands re-activate, but often to a lower, less active level.  That is why it can often "cure" acne.  It sounds like your treatment...

You can just take Accutane with food. There is no need to take a 3/4 shot glass of olive oil. Accutane is best absorbed with higher fat, higher calorie foods, but really, I just have always told people to make sure they take the pill with food. That's enough. You don't need to alter your diet to...

My old professor used to say about Accutane in training, "We can get there in a speed boat or we can get there in a row boat." Point is, whether you're on 40mg/day or 160mg/day what matters is your total cumulative dose which most experts agree is between 120-150mg/kg. So if you weigh 140lbs, or...

Yes, you need to take Accutane WITH food. There is scientific research that shows that isotretinoin (most forms) are better absorbed with higher forms of fat and calories. So, I find it best to encourage patients to take Accutane with whatever meal they eat that has the most fat and calories. I...

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...

I can see no problem at all in wearing makeup while on Accutane. You will see that the need for coverage decreases as the beneficial effects of acne ensue. Be sure to wear non-comedogenic make up.