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Can I do an overnight colon cleanse while on Accutane?

Persistent58993Jul 8, 2021
I am on my second month of accutane and was wondering if I could do a colon cleanse. It is suggested the product is taken overnight to produce 3-4 bowl movements the next day and that should be it

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