Consuming alcohol and taking Accutane

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I just took my liver function, lipid profile and full blood count tests and everything was normal. But thing is I'll be having a few drinks tomorrow before visiting the doctor the day after. So I'd like to know how long it will take for my liver, cholesterol levels etc. to come back to normal and how long I should wait before starting accutane since I've heard consuming alcohol and taking accutane is bad.

George Kroumpouzos, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Alcohol consumption while on Accutane should be social, like one drink a week with dinner. Depending on how many drinks (alcohol quantity) will be consumed, the effect of alcohol on liver parameters (such as liver enzymes) can be mild (if many drinks) to none (if 1-2 drinks). I recommend waiting several days before having blood tests if alcohol consumption is heavy.

Consuming alcohol and taking Accutane

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