Accutane Side Effects
The use of Accutane possessing generic name as Isotretinion is suggested by many dermatologists as the treatment of severe acne.
However, they suggest it as a last resort and do it by letting patients know about the possible side effects they might get. They even make the women of breeding age sign a contract of consent before giving them the treatment of accutane.
Biggest Side Effect of Accutane:
It is proved that accutane causes birth defects such as mental retardation and physical deformities to the child born to the woman who uses accutane during pregnancy. If women accidentally get pregnant while taking accutane, they should immediately consult their doctor.
People should be careful while using accutane or any product that contains it. There are common, less common and rare side effects of accutane.
The use of Accutane possessing generic name as Isotretinion is suggested by many dermatologists as the treatment of severe acne.
However, they suggest it as a last resort and do it by letting patients know about the possible side effects they might get. They even make the women of breeding age sign a contract of consent before giving them the treatment of accutane.
Common Side Effects:
- Mild acne flare
- Dryness of skin, lips and mucous membranes
- Cheilitis
- Itch, skin fragility, skin peeling, rash and flushing
- Photosensitivity
- Nose bleeds
- Dry eyes, eye irritation, conjunctivitis, reduced tolerance to contact lenses
- Hyperlipidaemia,
- Raised liver enzymes
- Headaches
- Hair thinning
- Myalgia and/or arthralgia
Less Common Side Effects:
- Severe acne flare
- Raised blood glucose level
- Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate
- Fatigue and/or mood changes.
Rare Side Effects:
- Impaired night vision
- Cataracts
- Optic neuritis
- Menstrual disturbances
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Pancreatitis
- Hcorneal opacities
- Papilloedema
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Skeletal hyperostosis
- Extraosseous calcification.
