Question 1

accutane and marijuana?

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Not a good idea: Accutane has been linked to severe depression and suicidality in some people.  Adding another drug that can leave you depressed to that one is not a good idea.  I'm sure some have combined these and will say they've had no problems, but i would still not recommend it.

Question 2

what are the effects of the use of marijuana while taking accutane, i know your gonna say not to but i want to know the physical effects?

Accepted Answer

No, you're fine: It'll make you giggle, gag and choke like it does everybody else. There's been no special problems reported either with acne or isotretinoin. You may have a bit of squamous metaplasia of your airways so you make choke on your toke a bit more than in the past. Drink plenty of fluids. I'm really glad your acne's being treated. Don't spend to much time being goofy &amp; enjoy your new good health.

Question 3

ii have smoked marijuana 3 times while on accutane. i started my 2nd month of accutane (60mg) today. will the weed affect the way the accutane works?

Accepted Answer

No interaction but..: Marijuana can interact with many medicines, though most of the interactions are mild consisting of "may increase side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness." 
There is no known interaction with accutane and it will not affect how it works. 
HOWEVER, I consider accutane a dangerous drug that should be avoided if possible. There are safer alternatives. See http://tinyurl.com/ha76qds

Question 4

is smoking marijuana bad while on accutane? how about drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Smoking marijuana : Is just plain bad for you. If you are concerned about your health enough to ask this question, you are concerned enough not to injure it with smoke. Please consider.

Question 5

can i smoke marijuana while on acutane. also during acutane will i be drug tested?

Accepted Answer

No: A young person can become dependent on marijuana. Drug dependence is the body's physical need, or addiction, to a particular substance, in order for the person to feel like she is functioning normally. Over time, drug dependence leads to physical harm in the user's brain and body, to behavior problems, and to association with people who also use undesirable substances.

Question 6

can i smoke medical marijuana while on acutane. also during acutane will i be drug tested?

Accepted Answer

Accutane: you can smoke marijuana while on accutane and no reason for a drug screen while on it

Question 7

how effective is marijuana as a painkilller?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Medical marijuana is legal in several states, and many pts are convinced of benefits in headaches and other pain syndromes.  Yet, research, to convincingly prove benefits in the treatment of pain, are lacking.  Therefore, we may be seeing merely placebo effects due to the effect on mood and behaviour.  Eventually, i suspect that organized medicine will rigorously evaluate this, but no proof so far.

Question 8

is marijuana bad for a inflamed liver?

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IN  my opinion yes: You will encounter different effects here about this on the internet.
He is onethe physical effects of marijuana on the liver system



www.Marijuana-syndromes.Com/marijuana-syndromes-physical-liver.Html‎
one of the first ways you can tell if unbalanced marijuana is affecting a person's liver system is if s/he starts feeling dizzy and having trouble walking when s/he is ...

Question 9

does marijuana show up on a blood test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Also in urine.

Question 10

does marijuana have effects like a narcotic too?

Accepted Answer

Reward?: Some people have a pleasant, calming, and mildly euphoric effect from smoking marijuana, similar to opioid "reward." this is what I have been told.  Others who have tried marijuana, do not use it again, due to lack of a high, pleasant effect, or calming.

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