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I've been on accutane for 6-7 years now. My face is clean now and I only take 1 pill per week (low dosage).

RealSelfMember39585Mar 11, 2017
I started lifting about 1 month ago and I was wondering if I could take protein shakes and startt using creatine daily or will it affect my overall hea;th. Some people made correlations between creatine and liver damage. Is this safe or should I avoid creatine and other supplements? Please help, thank you !

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Accutane does get absorbed better with fatty foods, but if fatty foods make you break out more take it with a normal meal.  It should still work well for you.  You could try a brand of Accutane called Absorica which the company reports good absorption regardless of the food with...

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1- what was your baseline triglyceride level, BEFORE you started the medicine? if your baseline was 240, and you have been on the medication and it stays at 240, or are just planning to start, it should be OK. But, first I would recommend that your internist explain to you why you have high ...

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