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Please do not do either while on accutane, and if you do, please stop the medication for the time you are doing it. Both can increase your skin of liver issues and sun burn/sensitivity. Best, Dr. Emer.
Isotretinoin (Accutane) is a medication that causes the skin to be extremely prone to sun burn. It would not be advisable to be out in the sun without a hat, sunscreen, and sun protective clothing. Anyone taking isotretinoin should take extreme precaution when out in the sun to avoid painful sunburns on exposed skin.Because isotretinoin is metabolized by the liver, taking any other medications also metabolized by the liver (like tylenol, motrin) will stress/damage this organ. Alcohol plus isotretinoin will increase the chance your liver enzymes will be elevated. Because many dermatologists who write isotretinoin check labs every month, it is possible the enzymes would be elevated after any drinking binge. This elevation may prompt discontinuation of isotretinoin. In summary, it would be advisable to avoid prolonged drinking of alcoholic beverages and prolonged sun exposure during treatment with isotretinoin.
Be careful. Alcohol and Accutane both being metabolized through the liver can increase the potential for damage to the liver. In addition, Accutane increases significantly the risk for sunburn. Using a sunscreen of at least an SPF 30 and reaaplying every 1.5 to two hours is extremely important.
This is a question you must direct to your insurance company.Every company has different plans and approves different medications.Sometimes you require pre-authorization for Accutane but the questions you are asking here cannot be answered by a practitioner.
I have had any number of patients stop Accutane, either by choice, or by their inability to get back to the office and get their pregnancy tests.In my experience and opinion, a break from Accutane, even lasting a month does not affect the final outcome of the treatment and the results are the...
There is a type of rosacea that is actually acne-rosacea. For this type, Accutane is a great choice. You need to see a dermatologist for specifications on the type of rosacea that you have, and see what options are best."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot...
