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Can you drink while on Accutane?

chrislee825Apr 24, 2015
I am about to begin my Accutane course and was wondering how important it is not to drink. Summer break is coming up and that is when I tend to drink a fair amount. I have had several friends who have been on Accutane that drank throughout their entire course. I also rarely drink, its mainly during summer time since I am focusing on school during the fall/spring.

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Dr. Joshua L. Fox, MD
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Dr. Michael A. Greenberg, MD
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