What medications should not be taken with Accutane?
Some products that may interact with this drug are: tetracyclines (such as minocycline, tetracycline), vitamin A-type drugs (such as acitretin, bexarotene), vitamin A, drugs that cause bone loss (for example, anti-seizure drugs such as phenytoin, corticosteroids such as prednisone).
What supplements interact with Accutane?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Accutane and Vitamins.
What medicine can you take while on Accutane?
Accutane Instruction Sheet Take only Motrin, Advil or ibuprofen for headaches or joint aches. Avoid Tylenol. Do not drink alcohol while taking Accutane. Do not take any extra medication that may interact with Accutane.
Can I take isotretinoin with other medications?
Isotretinoin has no known severe interactions with other drugs.
What shouldn’t you do on Accutane?
While you are taking Accutane and for at least 6 months after your last dose: Do not use wax hair removers or have dermabrasion or laser skin treatments. Scarring may result. Isotretinoin could make you sunburn more easily. Avoid sunlight or tanning beds.
Can I take vitamin C while on Accutane?
No interactions were found between isotretinoin and Vitamin C.
Can I take Accutane with vitamins?
You shouldn’t take vitamin A supplements while taking isotretinoin. It can do a good job of clearing up your skin, but there are some potential side effects. Most of these fade within a few weeks after you stop taking it. The dose is tailored to each person, and treatment usually lasts four to five months.
Is it OK to take Accutane with vitamins?
Do not take vitamin A or any vitamin supplement containing vitamin A while using this medicine, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. To do so may increase the chance of side effects. During the first 3 weeks you are taking isotretinoin, your skin may become irritated.
Can I take multivitamins while on Accutane?
Using a multivitamin daily is fine while taking Accutane, many times dermatologists will actually suggest patients incorporate the use of vitamin E while taking Accutane. Doing so will not effect the results of the Accutane in any way.
Can I take vitamin C with Accutane?
Can I drink coffee while on Accutane?
Blood tests for Isotretinoin are done when fasting in order to be able to assess the Triglyceride levels properly. Fasting means nothing to eat or drink other than water or black tea or coffee for 8hrs before the blood test.
Can I take multivitamins on Accutane?
Do and don’ts of Accutane?
Do not crush, break, chew, or suck the capsule. It is very important that you take isotretinoin only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
Can I use vitamin C with Accutane?
Can I drink vitamin water while on Accutane?
A great question for your Dermatologist! In general, we recommend patients avoid Vitamin A while on Accutane therapy. Your body is already receiving a large amount of this vitamin with the medication, and too much Vitamin A can cause increase your chances of dry skin and other side effects.
Can I take vitamin D while on Accutane?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Accutane and Vitamin D3.
Can I take Accutane with milk?
Isotretinoin is better taken with water or milk after food to help with its absorption. It may be taken on an empty stomach, but absorption may be halved.