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Will drinking a protien shake with vitamin A be OK while on Accutane?

April 30, 2015
Asked By:Andrewtrant14 in Murrieta, CA

I have heard you're not supposed to supplement with Vitamin A while on Accutane. I workout on a daily basis, and drink one protien shake a day. The amount of vitamin A is 10%; Is this ok? or should i take it out completely.

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Answer: Avoid Vitamin A while on Isotretion (accutane)

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