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So the first month I did not take my pill with food. I got my blood test back and it showed elevated liver enzymes. Is it because I didn't take it with food?
On my 2nd and 3rd month (now) I usually just eat my meal halfway, and then take the pill, and then finish the rest.
Did the fact that I didn't take it with food the first month kind of halt my progress? Because I'm barely seeing improvement and I'm in the middle of my 3rd month....
Quite possibly
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Did you have dry lips during your first month? This is a cardinal side effect of Accutane and in fact is sometimes used by Dermatologists to measure patient compliance with taking their pills as directed.
Some patients do not appear to metabolize isotretinoin as well as others and therefore may require higher doses. Adherence to therapy must also be considered. Mucocutaneous side effects particularly cheilitis (dry lips) are usually a good measure of absorption.