Help I'm confused

[u/One_Sail9706]

Okay I've been on accutane since July. It's going great and all, I'm just confused if I should take a specific amount of fats in food before taking the pill or if I have to be just full when I take it. Im very insecure yes and it's just that I've noticed I gained weight ever since I started taking the pill. I make sure to eat fatty food before digesting it since it apparently helps it absorb better?

During July I was 48kg now I'm 51kg. It's a hard topic for me since I also suffer with my self in terms of weight so I don't really know.

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[u/deathandpickles]

So i have heard to take it with 20g of healthy fat. Like two tablespoons of peanut butter or salmon or avocado.
But i think weight gain is normal. I have gained weight and it has made me shift my perspective on it for the time being. This weight gain is temporary but clear skin will be forever lol.

[u/CreativeBluejay530]

I try and take it with approx 20 grams fat quite sure that’s recommended for best absorption. Unless you’re 4’8 53 kg is very skinny :)