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When should i take my accutane ? the label says take once daily by mouth..food or no ? time ? im on absorica 20mg once a day for a month.

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Always: Always works better if taken with food. Even though this form is absorbed better on a empty stomach than other forms.

Answered 5/14/2013

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A member asked:

When should i take my accutane ? the label says take once daily by mouth..food or no ? time ? im on absorica 20mg once a day for a month.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Jackson answered

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