I'm 110lbs and was just given 40mg Accutane from my GP (no derm in my area) I took it 8 years ago, it worked but I feel that it has affected my liver as if I drink(which is occasionally) I get an awful hungover the next day from just one or two drinks (I always eat before drinking). This makes me scared to take this medication again as I worry I may cause more damage. I am waiting on my blood work before I go ahead with my prescription. Should I take liver support supplements and if so what?
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1. Although I am unaware of any interactions between isotretinoin and the supplements you named, you definately want to be careful not to take anything that contains vit A while on this drug. Isotretinoin in a retinoid, a group of drugs that are related to vitamin A. Taking this...