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I'm on accutane. i eat pork liver pate once a week. is it ok? does it affect my accutane regimen & my health. what kind of foods should we avoid?

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Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Speak with derm MD: The active ingredient in Accutane is isotretinoin, a retinoid, similar to vitamin a. Patients taking Accutane should not take additional vitamin a supplements since this can cause vitamin a toxicity, including nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, dry or itchy skin or lips, irritability, or hair loss. Liver is rich in vitamin a, as are orange-yellow-red vegetables, limit intake.

Answered 6/24/2014

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