Check first for vitamin A
Do not take vitamin A supplements during isotretinoin treatment.
Read the Supplement Facts panel and ingredient list. If the product contains vitamin A, do not take it during treatment.
Review the whole supplement list
Give your prescriber and pharmacist a current list of prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbs, and nutritional supplements.
St. John’s wort is specifically listed as a product that may interact with isotretinoin. Do not start it or a vitamin A supplement without discussing it with your healthcare provider.
Check every new supplement
Review the full ingredient list with your prescriber or pharmacist before starting any new supplement. A vitamin A-free label does not rule out other ingredients that need review.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take a multivitamin with Accutane?
Check its ingredients. If it contains vitamin A, do not take it during treatment. Review any multivitamin with your prescriber or pharmacist before starting it.
What about St. John’s wort?
It is specifically listed as a product that may interact with isotretinoin. Discuss it with your healthcare provider and do not start it during treatment without that review.
Does “vitamin A-free” mean a supplement is safe?
Not automatically. Give your prescriber or pharmacist the full ingredient list before starting a new supplement.