5 replies to this topic

[TheKnowing]

I'm about to start a new program at the gym and will be taking a weight gain supplement which contains 500IU of vitamin A per serving meant to be taken three times a day.

I have an appointment with the derm in a week would this be too much vitamin A if I was perscribed accutane? If I started taking it now would it affect my blood test results?

Any help would be much appreciated, thanks

Edited by TheKnowing, 29 January 2012 - 06:58 AM.

[misschrissy]

Don't take vitamin A while on Accutane! The information papers that come with the prescription specifically state not to take vitamin supplements/vitamin A while on Accutane. Your doctor will also advise against it.

[TheKnowing]

Ah thanks, any idea on how long I would have to wait post-tane before taking in1500IU a day?

[misschrissy]

I think you should wait at least 1 month after completing treatment - that's how long you have to wait for it to get "out of your system." Ask your doctor to be sure, though. But usually after 1 month, you're allowed to do normal things again.

[datsnotmyname]

Best to go easy on the vitamin a while on accutane. Overdosing on vitamin a can have serious health consequences.

[breesy]

why do you have to take a weight gainer in the first place? eat some protein and carbs from more micronutrient dense choices, that's all there is in the weight gainer anyway

Edited by breesy, 01 February 2012 - 08:14 AM.