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Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin

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Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Bleeding gums
Headache
Back pain
Nose bleeds
Dizziness
Itching or burning
Muscle pain
Nausea
Nervousness
Itchy rash
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Heart palpitations
Swollen glands
Loss of strength
Bloody nose
Aching muscles
Unintentional weight loss
Itchy skin

Serious

Hearing difficulties
Suicidal thoughts
Visual difficulties
Change in vision

Treats

Benign baby skin bumps
4
1 review
Acne
4
1 review
Granuloma annulare
Condition
Harlequin ichthyosis
Condition
Cystic acne
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Related questions

A 21-year old male asked:

Can I drink in moderation while take 40mg Isotretinoin twice daily?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 21-year old asked:

Im taking clarivis which is isotretinoin capsules & my face is getting very dry what should i put on my face?

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 23-year old male asked:

What are the ingredients of vinegar? Does it have alcohol? I am using vinegar in my diet while taking isotretinoin. Is it ok?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

A question about the medicine "isotretinoin"?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: Isotretinoin?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

Can you tan while on isotretinoin, on last week of 40 mg 2x a week.?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

Should i go back to the doctor if on isotretinoin and possibly pregnant?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

I am going to start taking isotretinoin (accutane) and need advice about effects?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

I'm just now starting isotretinoin (accutane) and I was just curious as to when it normally starts to work for people?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year old female asked:

Are there any known interactions/contraindications between isotretinoin/roaccutane and milkthistle?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

If i take isotretinoin when pregnant, would there be any side effects?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 40-year old female asked:

Hcg injection can be taken with isotretinoin?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Is isotretinoin (accutane) as bad as they say? Why?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

What libido and fertility issues are caused by isotretinoin?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 23-year old male asked:

Is any difference between Accutane and Tretinex--/Isotretinoin/

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

Question about side effects of isotretinoin (accutane) for a male?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

Iam taking oral isotretinoin 40mg once/daily Iwould like to know if it has any side effect on periorbital area because iam recognizing achange?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

Is isotretinoin safe in treating back acne?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

What could happen if I drink alcohol on my first days of accutane (isotretinoin)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 23-year old male asked:

during isotretinoin therapy for acne,what should I take to prevent scarring of face?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 25-year old male asked:

Can i use a gentle topical acne cream during my early months of isotretinoin therapy when the acne usually gets worse before it gets better?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

Is it safe to take isotretinoin (accutane) with ritalin (methylphenidate)? Will I experience any negative health impacts if I take the two together?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

I have had a mild headache for a day now. Is it okay to take a Panadol (acetaminophen) while I am on Oral Isotretinoin? I have been on the medication for 10 days.

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

May I ask how Isotretinoin causes excessive hair growth to the face and body? This happened to me following ingestion of one 20mg cap. Vellus hairs.

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 23-year old male asked:

I'm on isotretinoin. I used a little bit of tetracycline ointment 1% on my lip just once time during isotretinoin course.Is it serious for my health?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

Can acne be a side effect of lamotrigine? I was taking isotretinoin before I started taking it but my acne has returned slightly since I've been on it

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 26-year old male asked:

I have begun experimenting with using Isotretinoin on my genital warts and have begun seeing results within days. No irritation. Should I continue?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

I had been on Isotretinoin (twice) and always had severe hair loss and folliculitis. Will the hair grow back or is it permanent loss?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

I'm suffering from side effects of isotretinoin - i.e joint pain,dry eyes,joint cracking etc?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

How long does the "worsening" period of accutane (isotretinoin) last?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

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