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.
1. Vitamin A supplements. Accutane is part of a group of vitamin A-related medications called retinoids. So it's best to avoid taking other products that contain vitamin A while you're taking Accutane.
Cautions with other medicines
tetracycline antibiotics such as doxycycline, oxytetracycline, minocycline or lymecycline. vitamin A or supplements containing vitamin A. other acne medicines, including acne medicines applied to the skin (using both together may make skin irritation worse)
Before Treatment Starts
Be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, even over-the-counter medicines. Isotretinoin is like vitamin A, so you should not take vitamin A pills or multivitamins with vitamin A while you are taking isotretinoin.
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between isotretinoin and Vitamin D3.
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between isotretinoin and Vitamin C.
Furthermore, this study demonstrated that after a 6 months treatment, isotretinoin can result in decreases in vitamin B12 and folic acid levels. Supplementation of vitamin B12/folic acid should be recommended in cases of their deficiency in patients under isotretinoin therapy.
Another randomized controlled trial showed that O3FA supplementation with isotretinoin use resulted in improvements in xerosis and dry lips. No adverse effects were reported in either study.
"Isotretinoin, as an effective treatment option for acne in standard doses, does not have metabolic side effects such as weight changes, BMI, and other factors related to metabolic diseases like BS levels, triglyceride levels, LDL levels, HDL levels, and so on," according to Bazargan et al.
There is no known reason why isotretinoin may elevate serum aminotransferase, but high dosages of the drug may have a toxic effect on the liver. However, it is rare for isotretinoin to cause abnormally high results in a liver test, and it is rare for the drug to lead to liver injury.
They advise avoidance of all dairy products both during and after their treatment with isotretinoin.
It's best to avoid drinking alcohol if you take Accutane. This is because both substances can lead to liver problems, as well as increase certain types of fat in your blood. Liver damage isn't common with Accutane, but it's possible.
Common side effects of Accutane (isotretinoin) include dryness and temporary hair loss. Rare and more serious side effects include depression and psychosis, lipid problems and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
In this study, oral zinc combined with low-dose isotretinoin resulted in satisfactory improvement in acne vulgaris patients with fewer side effects.
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.
plan to avoid hair removal by waxing, laser skin treatments, and dermabrasion (surgical smoothing of the skin) while you are taking isotretinoin and for 6 months after your treatment. Isotretinoin increases the risk that you will develop scars from these treatments.
Authors concluded that supplementation with folic acid and vitamin B12 should be considered as a supplemental treatment option for reducing musculoskeletal side effects seen in isotretinoin [30].
As Isotretinoin is a retinoid, it should not be used with any other vitamin A or retinol products. Chemical peels, acids or physical exfoliants that resurface the skin should also be avoided as they will create further photo sensitivity, dryness and irritation.
Yes, you can take collagen supplements with Isotretinoin.
Foods high in vitamin A, such as fish, fish oils, cantaloupe, carrots, dark green leafy veggies, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, butternut squash, vitamin A supplements, and supplemented foods should be limited on days when patients take the medication.
Accutane is soluble in fat but not water. This means that for Accutane to be properly absorbed, it must be taken simultaneously with fat. Otherwise less Accutane will be absorbed and there will be a much greater risk of recurrence of acne in the future.