Accutane

Accutane (isotretinoin) is intended for the treatment of acne (severe forms). Acne cannot be cured completely, but you can keep it under control using this remedy as prescribed. In case you are allergic to isotretinoin or to parabens, or if you are pregnant or can get pregnant while taking it, make sure you avoid taking Accutane as this may be dangerous for your health or the health of your unborn baby. Even if you take one dose of Accutane, it can cause defects in the baby affecting its eyes, face, skull, brain and heart. Some of these birth defects can be even life-threatening. Accutane is available under the iPLEDGE program, and you will be required to sign an agreement under which you will agree to use at least one primary birth control method (insertion of intrauterine device, vaginal ring, tubal ligation, birth control injections, vasectomy (for males), birth control patches, or birth control pills with estrogen), and one secondary method (condoms, diaphragm, vaginal sponge, or a cervical cap used with spermicidal gel or foam). This is needed to avoid a pregnancy. If you have a reason to believe you have got pregnant while taking Accutane - stop the treatment and talk to the doctor that prescribed this drug as soon as possible. Never share your medicine with other people, especially women that may potentially get pregnant while taking it. Take Accutane as prescribed and avoid using it in larger doses to avoid serious side effects. The following are considered to be serious side effects: yellowing of the skin or eyes, severe diarrhea, tarry stools, chills, fever, flu symptoms, rectal bleeding, dark urine, body aches, and easy bruising. In most cases, however, even if you take this drug exactly as prescribed, mild side effects can occur, especially at the beginning of your treatment when your body is adjusting to the dose prescribed. The following ones are possible: back pain, drowsiness, itching, nervousness, dry mouth or lips, dizziness, peeling skin, dry skin, joint pain, and rash. Never combine your Accutane with other medicines even if they seem harmless, as interactions are still possible. The following drugs are supposed to be reported to your health care provider before you start taking them along with Accutane: minocycline, tetracycline, steroids, doxycycline, seizure medication, and demeclocycline, although other drugs should be also reported if you use them or intend to do so in the nearest future.