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Hypothetically speaking, can large doses of vit a work the same as accutane? and how much vit a would you need a day?

Q: hypothetically speaking, can large doses of vit a work the same as accutane? and how much vit a would you need a day?

: While this may be true, i would discourage attempting to obtain the same effects of Accutane by taking vitamin A as it is difficult to dose this way and the toxicity it causes may be harmful.

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Dr. Emanuele Maccalli answered

While this may be true, i would discourage attempting to obtain the same effects of Accutane by taking vitamin A as it is difficult to dose this way and the toxicity it causes may be harmful.

Answered 4/28/2021

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A member asked:

Hypothetically speaking, can large doses of vit a work the same as accutane? and how much vit a would you need a day?

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Dr. Emanuele Maccalli answered

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