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How soon after an accutane course can you start to drink/smoke?

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(@oliver0305)

Posted : 10/03/2016 11:28 am

I'm going to be coming off accutane soon, and I was wondering how soon I can start to consume alcohol again. I have been told by my derm that the medication stays in your system for a month after the last pill. Knowing the damage accutane can cause to your liver, I was wondering what a sensible amount of time to leave in between drinking and my last dose of accutane would be?

Also, I am not a smoker. I do like a casual cigarette when out with friends and after reading the horror stories of how accutane increases your future risk of lung cancer by something like 70% (how accurate that is I do not know) I have not smoked since before the start of my course.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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(@fudgesicle87)

Posted : 10/04/2016 4:34 am

30 days for alcohol and never for cigarettes.

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(@oliver0305)

Posted : 10/04/2016 9:13 am

Thank you for your reply, may I ask why it is never for cigarettes?

Thanks again.

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