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Accutane
by thordogg24, Sep 18, 2009 01:15PM
I have been on accutane for a little over a month. A couple of questions. My initial dosage was 40 mg once a day. I had a bad IB but my skin seemed to dry up right away. In month two I was just put on 80 mg. I am ending the first week of this and I seem to be breaking out again and my skin is getting oily again. Is this due to the uppage in dose? Also, when should I be taking the pills, at morning and night? Or at the same time? And what with? I have heard milk is good because of the fat content. Thanks So Much! Thor
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Yes the temporary worsening of acne is due to the increased dose. I know this is annoying, but it is normal and a sign your medication is working.
You should be taking your pills in divided doses -half in the morning and half at night. Take your medicine with a glass of milk after a meal, the fat content will make more of your medicine available for your body to absorb.
Good luck and do get back to us with any questions.
Best Wishes, Eloise.