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[jordo]

hey everyone. i just popped my first pill of accutane.
i know you arn't supposed to drink on accutane. my doc said i could have one beer a day and that'd be fine.

couple questions:

1) for instance on new years, big party night obviously, is it possible to just miss my daily dose and drink that night so it doesn't screw with my liver?

2) i occasionally smoke weed. anyone here on accutane do the same? i want to know if it's possible for me to engage in it and if so how much is okay.

thanks guys.
jordan

[The Charmed 1]

Personally for me if i knew i was going to drink all night, Iwould skip the pills for that night , just incase

[BiscuitBaronII]

1)I dunno man, as much as I'd love it to be the case, I don't think it'd be worth the risk. From what my derma's told me it hangs around in your fatty deposits, so it's still in your system. Even after you stop popping the pills it'll still be working its magic. I've just been bumped up to the uber 60 mg dose and he reckons it'll be in my system for around a month after i stop taking them (in three months). It's a total arse having NY during your course!!

2) Never thought about that, best to check with your doctor.

p.s. Has anyone noticed that the capsules themselves smell of weed, the Roche ones that is? Weird.

[JR86]

I try to limit myself, but i have gotten drunk probably 2 times since starting accutane and my liver tests are fine. I think it isn't a good idea to go out drinking every weekend but, i don't think one party will kill you, try not to get too trashed. I would still advise not to drink as much at the party as you normally would. Just remember, it's only a few months, it shouldn't be too much of a problem to limit your alcohol intake for the short amount of time you are on accutane.

[jordo]

thanks for being so helpful guys, i really appreciate it.
it's tough because i'm in a touring rock band, and the other guys party every single night. it'll be wierd, but i'd like to at least have a tiny bit of fun. i'm assuming that weed isn't as hard on your liver as alcohol. my doc said a beer a day is cooll, hopefully a hit or two of weed is cool too!

jordan

[sw cub]

thanks for being so helpful guys, i really appreciate it.
it's tough because i'm in a touring rock band, and the other guys party every single night. it'll be wierd, but i'd like to at least have a tiny bit of fun. i'm assuming that weed isn't as hard on your liver as alcohol. my doc said a beer a day is cooll, hopefully a hit or two of weed is cool too!

jordan

yeah, there isn't anything stopping you from smoking weed. It is not hard on the liver like alcohol so there is no reason you can't do it. I smoke regularly and I've been fine and my lab work has come out fine.

[omgomg]

I drink weekly, its hard not to in college and my liver test are fine. I usually skip pills for that day if i know im gonna be drinking, i dont know if that actually helps at all but it makes me feel better about myself. Placebo effect for the win

[JR86]

I drink weekly, its hard not to in college and my liver test are fine. I usually skip pills for that day if i know im gonna be drinking, i dont know if that actually helps at all but it makes me feel better about myself. Placebo effect for the win

I don't know if skipping pills would actually help since accutane stays in your blood stream for a few weeks.

[stepup]

Ya, skipping pills won't help much. Just don't go binge drinking and keep it down to just one or two beers. You can have just as much fun without being wasted.

[Platinum007]

Ya, skipping pills won't help much. Just don't go binge drinking and keep it down to just one or two beers. You can have just as much fun without being wasted.

I drink daily but I don't drink a lot (1-2 and occasionally 3). Just let your doc know you drink so that they can keep an eye on your liver.

I would venture to guess that weed is far less harsh on the liver than alcohol is.

Don't skip your pills. It won't make any difference. But I guess I wouldn't wash down accutane with a chocolate cake shot... .

Don't get drunk. That's REALLY hard on the liver. But, if it just can't be helped, I would choose the bowl over the bottle. It just seems safer (cept for the whole illegal thing).

And remember, it's just a few more months.

Check out my log. I talk about drinking a bit there.

Platinum

[Stabby Rip Stab Stab]

i've still been drinking about 4 nights a week (ranging from a 6 pack to over half a bottle of bourban) and smoked weed for the first 3 months of my tane course everyday (yea i'm a stoner) but gave that shit up a week ago cuz its bad for my sex drive.


my blood tests were fine. i'm on 60mg.

party on muthafucka!