Interactions Checklist Prior to Consultation
The following medications are known to interact with Isotretinoin
- Alcohol
- Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or other drying medications used for acne
- Medications for seizures
- Orlistat
- Other medications that make you more sensitive to the sun such as sulfa medications
- Progestin-only birth control hormone (mini pill)
- St. John’s Wort
- Steroid medications like prednisone or cortisone
- Tetracycline antibiotics like doxycycline and tetracyclin
- Warfarin
When taking isotretinoin you must not take any vitamins or supplements containing vitamin A
Prior to your consultation please check if you are taking any of the above medications that are known to interact with Isotretinoin.
Prior to your consultation please check if you are an of the following medications.
If you are taking any of the above medications you may be required to stop during your course of isotretinoin if appropriate.
It is important that you fully inform us during your consultation of the following:
- All the prescription medications you have been prescribed and take regularly
- Non Prescription Drugs
- Herbs
- Supplements and Vitamins
- Alcohol Consumption
- Smoking
- Use of illegal drugs