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Is it safe to go on a low carb and low fat diet while going on accutane?
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Sure: But Accutane is best absorbed with a high fat meal, so you will probably absorb less of the medicine on a low fat diet.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Yes and no: The low carb is ok, the low fat may affect the medication's absorption.
Answered 5/7/2013
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