Accutane Has Some Serious Side Effects

Severe side effects of Accutane should be reported to a doctor immediately. Possible side effects include:

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn’s Disease
Ulcerative colitis
Severe depression
Suicidal thoughts or actions
Birth defects
Liver damage (characterized by loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea and yellowing of the skin or eyes)
Allergic reactions

An increasing number of patients have reported serious adverse side effects following treatment with Accutane, leading many to file Accutane lawsuits to seek compensation for pain, suffering and any resulting medical expenses.

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Additional side effects that may occur while taking Accutane?

Other side effects of Accutane include:

Thinning of the hair or hair loss
Headache
Brittle nails
Increased sensitivity to sunlight
Changes in menstruation such as an irregular or heavy period
Diarrhea
Severe dryness of the skin, particularly on the lips, genitals or nose
Thinning of the skin
Unusual bruising, bleeding or slow-healing cuts
Eczema
Flare-ups of acne
Fatigue
Muscle pain
Skin conditions and infections such as impetigo, paronychia or pyogenic granuloma

In most cases, patients with a family history of depression should avoid taking Accutane, as the risk for depression can be increased.

Accutane is known to cause severe birth defects. It is important to use proper birth control methods during treatment with this medication and other isotretinoin medications.

What should I avoid while taking Accutane?

Additional drugs

Patients should avoid taking vitamin A supplements, as Accutane is a derivative of the vitamin and large quantities of the vitamin can build up in the tissue and become harmful. Large amounts of vitamin A taken during pregnancy may also result in birth defects, just as the use of Accutane during pregnancy may result in negative effects on an unborn child.

Certain activities

Donating blood while taking Accutane should be avoided. If a pregnant woman receives the blood donated by a patient on Accutane, birth defects may result, due to the presence of the medication in the mother’s blood.

Accutane may cause skin sensitivity to sunlight and artificial UV rays, such as those found in tanning beds. Patients taking the drug should avoid exposure to sunlight or sunlamps.

To avoid scarring, do not undergo laser skin treatments, facials using microdermabrasion or use wax hair removal products while taking Accutane. Patients should avoid any such treatments for 6 months after the last treatment with Accutane.

Patients using Accutane should use caution when driving at night, as the medication can impair your vision.

What else should I know about Accutane?

Those with a sensitivity or allergy to paraben should avoid Accutane.

Accutane should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and should be taken only in the recommended dosage.

The capsules should be taken with a large glass of water to avoid any irritation to the esophagus.

Blood and liver tests may be requested while a patient is using Accutane to ensure the body is not responding negatively to the medication.

Accutane should not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as birth defects are likely. Accutane cannot be prescribed to women unless they have agreed to participate in the iPLEDGE program, designed to prevent women who are pregnant or could become pregnant from taking the drug. The program requires that women use two forms of birth control and take a pregnancy test before receiving their prescription. Women are also required to take a pregnancy test each month and file the results with the program to ensure Accutane is never administered to a pregnant woman. If a patient on Accutane has unprotected sex, a doctor must be notified immediately.

A patient should notify a doctor if they have any of the following conditions: