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The side effects of Accutane (Isotretinoin, a retinoid) are many, buckets. Some side effects are more common than others and some side effects are very severe.
Some of the more common side effects of Accutane are pink eye (conjunctivitis), abnormal hair growth, temporary worsening of acne, voice changes, bleeding, redness, and swelling of the gums, dizziness, fatigue, dry eyes, dry nose, dry mouth, dry, peeling skin, flushing, headache, hair thinning, itching, nervousness, sweating, sleeplessness, dry, chapped lips, and general feelings of discomfort.
More severe side effects of Accutane include allergic reactions like rashes or hives, difficulty breathing or swelling. Other side effects are behavioral like aggressive behavior, violent behavior, depression, and suicidal tendencies. Some other severe side effects are bowel pain, rectal bleeding, diarrhea, erectile dysfunction, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, stroke, swelling of the pancreas, fractured or weak bones, cataracts, fast heartbeat, seizures, birth defects, stunted growth in children, tightness of lungs, ringing in the ears, and increasing pressure on the brain.
Side effects of the medication that have led to lawsuits against Accutane include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. A form can be filled out on this website if you’ve experienced such side effects: http://www.drugwatch.com/accutane/.
One of the biggest concerns with Accutane is the chance of pregnancy. Accutane causes very severe birth defects in babies exposed to it in the womb. There are many restrictions for females taking Accutane, including specific pharmacies that can distribute it, patient counseling, two forms of contraception that must be used, and authorization that must be acquired by the pharmacist.
A patient should be well informed of these side effects before taking Accutane. All other avenues of treatment should be considered.
Some of the more common side effects of Accutane are pink eye (conjunctivitis), abnormal hair growth, temporary worsening of acne, voice changes, bleeding, redness, and swelling of the gums, dizziness, fatigue, dry eyes, dry nose, dry mouth, dry, peeling skin, flushing, headache, hair thinning, itching, nervousness, sweating, sleeplessness, dry, chapped lips, and general feelings of discomfort.
More severe side effects of Accutane include allergic reactions like rashes or hives, difficulty breathing or swelling. Other side effects are behavioral like aggressive behavior, violent behavior, depression, and suicidal tendencies. Some other severe side effects are bowel pain, rectal bleeding, diarrhea, erectile dysfunction, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, stroke, swelling of the pancreas, fractured or weak bones, cataracts, fast heartbeat, seizures, birth defects, stunted growth in children, tightness of lungs, ringing in the ears, and increasing pressure on the brain.
Side effects of the medication that have led to lawsuits against Accutane include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. A form can be filled out on this website if you’ve experienced such side effects: http://www.drugwatch.com/accutane/.
One of the biggest concerns with Accutane is the chance of pregnancy. Accutane causes very severe birth defects in babies exposed to it in the womb. There are many restrictions for females taking Accutane, including specific pharmacies that can distribute it, patient counseling, two forms of contraception that must be used, and authorization that must be acquired by the pharmacist.
A patient should be well informed of these side effects before taking Accutane. All other avenues of treatment should be considered.
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