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Isotretinoin and cannabis questions for your prescriber
Use this sheet before or at a visit about isotretinoin (Accutane, Absorica or generics) if you use cannabis, THC or CBD. It helps you write down your questions, the labs and mood notes to bring, and what to track between visits.
Your isotretinoin details
Write what your pharmacy label or prescriber gave you. Leave blank if unknown.
Medicine name on your labelFor example Absorica or a generic name
Prescriber name and clinic phone
Pharmacy name and phone
Date treatment started
Date of next lab or visit
Other medicines or supplements you takeInclude vitamin A, St. John's Wort or any CBD products
Bring to the visit
Bring these so the visit covers the points the label asks prescribers to check.
- Bring your most recent fasting lipid and liver test results
- Note your psychiatric history and any mood changes since the last visit
- List every cannabis, THC or CBD product you use and how often
- Bring your iPLEDGE enrollment details or card if you have them
- Write down any alcohol use since your last visit
- Bring this sheet and your mood log below
- Confirm which pharmacy fills your isotretinoin prescription
Questions to ask your prescriber
- Does the isotretinoin label list cannabis or CBD as an interaction for me?
- Should I have fasting lipid and liver tests before my next dose change?
- Which mood changes should make me stop the medicine and call you right away?
- How often will you check my mood and psychiatric history during treatment?
- Does my alcohol or cannabis use change how you weigh my risks?
- What should I do if my triglyceride results rise during treatment?
- Who should I contact after hours if I notice depression or aggression?
Mood and cannabis check-in log
Record each day you notice a change. Share this log at every visit.
| Date | Mood or sleep notes | Cannabis or CBD used | Alcohol used | Called provider? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
This sheet records information for a conversation with your prescriber or pharmacist. It does not replace their instructions or the medication's prescribing information.