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USES: This medication is used to treat severe cystic acne.
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How To Use |
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Missed Dose |
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Accutane
Uses
This medication is used to treat severe cystic acne.
Notes
- Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
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How To Use
- Read the information leaflet available with the medication.
- Complete a patient consent form.
- Take with meals.
- Swallow capsules whole.
- Do not crush or chew them.
- It may take a month or two before the full benefits of this medication are observed.
Side Effects
- May cause dry lips and mouth, inflammation of the eyelids or lips, crusty skin, nosebleeds, indigestion, headache, or thinning of hair.
- These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your MD immediately for any changes in vision, hives, rash, stomach pain, rectal bleeding, severe diarrhea, tingling skin sensation, sun sensitivity or mood changes (depression).
- Acne may worsen during the first few days of therapy.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including diabetes, family history of high blood fats (triglycerides), depression or any allergies (incl.
- drugs).
- Do not donate blood while you take isotretinoin and for at least one month after you stop taking it.
- Avoid exposure to the sun and sunlamps.
- Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when you are exposed to direct sunlight.
- Isotretinoin can affect your night vision.
- Be cautious when driving or operating any machinery after dark.
- If you wear contact lenses, you may not tolerate them as well as usual while using this medication.
- Avoid the use of alcohol while taking this medication.
- This drug should not be used during pregnancy.
- If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
- This drug should not be used by those who may become pregnant during treatment.
- Consult your doctor.
- It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk.
- Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this medication.
- Use two reliable forms of birth control together, starting one month before treatment, during and at least one month after stopping the drug.
- Semen may pose a risk to a pregnant woman if the male is using this drug.
- Consult your doctor.
- This statement is based on information for a similar drug, acitretin.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of vitamin A-type drugs (including etretinate and vitamin A itself), minocycline and tetracycline.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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| User Medicine Opinions for Accutane |
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Sex:
F
Age: 27
Time Taken:
1 months
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| Reason: Moderate acne |
Date:
20 June 2007 |
Side Effects
Dry, chapped lips, skin peeling, dry skin, minor muscle aches
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This is my second go round of Accutane. I started my first treatment about 7 years ago.My acne definitely started to come back last year, and I was prescribed topical creams and antibiotics. Of course, they did not work. I just started Accutane again 24 days ago. I can already see the difference! I wish that I was prescribed this 10 months ago after wasting money on useless dermatology prescriptions. I was already prepared for the tedious prework prior to taking the drug. The monthly doctor visits, blood tests, and process of getting prescriptions are a pain! FEMALES: Please take this drug seriously. Discuss all effects with your partner. My symptoms include DRY LIPS, PEELING SKIN, and minor muscle aches occasionally. MY ADVICE IS TO CARRY CARMEX, BLISTEX, OR MEDICATED VASELINE IN YOUR PURSE OR POCKET.(TRUST ME: The lipstick will not stay on). LUBRIDERM LOTION IS HELPING ME OUT A LOT! PREVENTS LOTS OF DRYING. I am very concerned about how long this drug remains in the bloodstream. I am
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Sex:
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Age: 18
Time Taken:
5.5 months
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| Reason: bad, ugly acne |
Date:
23 June 2007 |
Side Effects
Lips were pretty damn dry. always carry chapstick. my lips are out of shape towards the corners of my mouth, real screwed up, I dont know why. other than that, nothin serious. maybe tiredeness, but hey-Im a teenager. no noticibale mood changes or depression thats different from the norm, but like I said, Im a teen. occasional brief minor rash, a little sore back, but thats all for me.
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It was slightly helpful to me, and for that, it was worth it. I have one month yet to go. when I started, face was real bad. plain ugly. its definitely gotten better, but there are alot of small but noticable darkspots that just dont seem to fade,Im hoping they will yet; Ive heard many people see major improvement after they stop the drug. I hope thats me.
Its helped me emotionally, because everyday I wake up and think 'I gotta take my accutane!' thinking it will help. and it has, even if its not completely gone.
One thing I reccomend is swimming while on the drug. the combination of accutane and chlorine on your face will dry it out significantly and promote new skin growth. Its helped me alot; I try and swim almost every day!
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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