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Should i be fine to drink alcohol under these conditions while on accutane?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Interactions.: Part of the question is missing (the conditions). But, you should not mix Accutane & alcohol.

Answered 6/24/2014

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