Thank you for your questions. Here are the specific answers to your questions: 1. Alcohol intake is strongly discouraged while on Accutane. Accutane can cause liver damage and alcohol may increase the likelihood of this side effect. Practically speaking, however, a glass of wine or a single beer once a... more
What's allowed while taking Accutane?
I'm about to start Accutane treatment within the next month and just had a few questions:
1)Is alchol (in moderation) allowed while taking Accutane?
2) Does taking Accutane affect working out at the gym or running?
3) As part of my working out, I drink protein shakes which also contain vitamin A. Is it okay to continue protein shakes while taking Accutane?
3 answers to “What's allowed while taking Accutane?”
A: Careful on Accutane
I would not recommend any alcohol be taken during the time you are on Accutane. Accutane can cause an elevation in liver enzymes and I would not compound the problem with alcohol. Also, exercise would be fine but heavy exercise should be avoided. When I have placed athletes on Accutane... more
A: Accutane questions
I advise against alcohol intake while on accutane, as accutane itself temporarily affects the liver function. Consuming alcohol can exacerbate accutane's effects on the liver. Accutane generally does not affect your ability to work-out. A small proportion of patients though do complain of joint... more
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10 Jan 2009
A little late, but I hope this helps. I have taken Accutane twice. Avoid alcohol (sorry) because Accutane is hard on liver function. Accutane does not affect working out--keep at it. Stop the drinks, do not take any extra vitamin A at all, including in your multivitamins. Accutane is a form of Vitamin A, and again, too much is hard on liver.