Accutane Side Effects
Accutane | Isotretinoin has been shown to cause common side effects, such as:
- abnormal hair growth
- abnormal skin sensations
- bleeding, redness, or swelling of the gums
- changes in menstrual flow
- chapped lips
- dizziness
- decreased tolerance to contact lenses
- dry eyes and mouth
- nosebleeds caused by dry nose
- dry or peeling skin
- flushing
- sweating
- general body discomfort
- hair thinning
- headache
- itching
- lack of energy
- nervousness
- respiratory tract infection
- sleeplessness
- temporary worsening of acne
- voice changes
Accutane may also cause more serious side effects, including:
- violent or aggressive behavior
- bowel pain
- chest pain or pounding
- depression
- dark urine
- difficult, painful swallowing
- difficulty moving
- excessive thirst or urination
- fainting
- increased heartbeat
- fever
- fractured bones
- muscles weakness, sometimes accompanied by pain
- ringing in the ears or hearing problems
- increased pressure in the brain
- joint or back pain
- leg swelling
- nausea
- new or worsening heartburn
- rectal bleeding
- red patches or bruises on the legs
- red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin
- seizures
- severe diarrhea
- severe headache
- shortness of breath
- skin infection
- slurred speech
- stroke
- sun sensitivity
- swelling of the pancreas
- swollen glands
- suicidal thoughts
- tightness in the lungs
- vision changes
- weakness
- jaundice
The nature and amount of Accutane side effects that you may experience depends largely on you as an individual. If you feel as though you are experiencing any of these symptoms, or have any questions at all about Accutane or its side effects, please contact your doctor as soon as possible. Also, if you have had a negative Accutane experience in the past, please fill out our
report a bad drug form.
Warnings & Recalls for Accutane
The brand Accutane was pulled off the shelves in the United States by Roche Pharmaceuticals in 2009, possibly after lawsuits forced the company to pay millions to patients who developed severe
Accutane | Isotretinoin side effects.
In 2007, the an
FDA News Release was sent to the public warning of the extreme danger of buying Accutane and generic isotretinoin online.
The
Accutane birth side effects are so severe that women who elected to take the medication have to sign an iPledge document stating that they will not try to conceive children and will take birth control while taking isotretinoin.
In addition to these side effects, Accutane has been known to cause depression, an increased risk of suicide, and an increase in the occurrence of debilitating gastrointestinal disorders like chrohn’s disease.
Accutane Treatment and Use
Accutane | Isotretinoin is a retinoid (form of vitamin A) medication, manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals as a capsule. Accutane works by slowing the production of pimple forming substances in oil glands on the skin.
Accutane is indicated for the treatment of recalcitrant nodular acne that is resistant to other methods of treatment.
Accutane Dose
Accutane | Isotretinoin and its generic versions come in capsule form to be taken by mouth twice daily with food.
Your doctor will begin you on a small dose and increase or decrease Accutane dosage incrementally depending on your response to isotretinoin.
Other Names for Accutane
Brand Name (Unavailable):
Generic:
- Claravis
- Amnestreen
- Sotret
Lawsuits & Legal Information for Accutane
