Is it ok to go on a juice fast while taking accutane? I am referring to consuming only juice from a juicer made with fruits and vegetables for an extended period of time. Are there any fruits/vegetables to avoid?
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I would say all of those are fine assuming you are taking regular dosages. The only thing I tell patients not to take is additional Vitamin A, unless it's in a regular multivitamin. But it's always best to check with your prescribing physician about what supplements he or she thinks is ok to...
It's hard to give you a concrete answer on this. I have not seen it do this, but I prescribe low dose Accutane, and have for 30 years. There have been some studies that say Accutane does maybe stunt growth, and others that say it doesn't. In reality, it could be something that's nearly...
