Question 1

what happened if you have smoke weed before and your going to take accutane?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: That is an excellent question. I would ensure that the prescriber knows this - expecially if you were a heavy cannabis user or if you suffered from emotional problems related to the cannabis use.

Question 2

is it bad to smoke weed while using accutane?

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Yes: Both may be associate with psychiatric sequelae including psychosis. Don't do it.

Question 3

is it okay to smoke pot while taking accutane?

Accepted Answer

Simple answer is no: Isotretinoin, the generic form of accutane, is a systemic medication that is processed by the liver.  The liver is our primary metabolic organ that processes and clears medications, drugs, toxins, dietary nutrients, etc.  Using marijuana while taking systemic medications may alter the effects of the medication and lead to undesired side effects.

Question 4

is it bad to smoke weed while on accutane? i know its not good to smoke weed anyways but will something bad happen if i smoke it while on accutane

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

Question 5

is it bad to smoke cigarettes or pipe tobacco while taking accutane?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Smoking, in any form, is bad for your heart, lungs, brain, and virtually every other organ in your body, including the skin.  Best to stop smoking if you want to improve the skin (as well as the heart and other organs.).

Question 6

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 7

i smoked on accutane am i at higher risk of lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

If you smoke: You have risk. Cis-retinoic acid i believe is accutane, and it was tested as an adjuvant post operatively in patients resected with the disease.  The recurrence rate was higher in the cis-retinoic acid group, mechanism not proposed. Smart people don't smoke, quit if they did, and hope for the best.

Question 8

what vitamines can i take during accutane? any would help? c? e? i know you can't take a, but the others? thank you xx

Accepted Answer

The rest are okay: I'd urge you to get your vitamins from a balanced diet rather than a bottle. Avoid taking vitamin a itself; if your dermatologist isn't adverse to your taking a multivitamin with only a small amount of a, it would be okay. Your vitamin d can come from reasonable sun exposure.

Question 9

how good is accutane?

Accepted Answer

Very good: Accutane is very drug useful for treatment resistant acne. However, there are several restrictions on its use. Patients need to be fully informed prior to taking the drug and agree to using at least two forms of birth control. This drug is not for everyone and can only be prescribed by physicians specifically trained in its use.

Question 10

should i take accutane?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Its hard to say without knowing more about you. However, Accutane is an exceptional medication for treating cystic acne, with marked results seen. There are unfortunately side effects as well as monitoring to be performed, so it is best to check with your doctor to determine whether or not to start.

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Is it bad to smoke weed while on accutane? i know its not good to smoke weed anyways but will something bad happen if i smoke it while on accutane

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