Acne can be a horrible experience for some people of any age, affecting self-esteem, confidence and can leave sufferers feeling helpless and alienated. Anyone who is thinking about taking Accutane should really do their research as the results can be somewhat unexpected. Side effects of Accutane are as follows:
Common Side Effects
Side effects from isotretinoin are common.Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
* red, cracked, and sore lips
* red, itchy, dry, and inflamed eyes
* dry mouth and nose
* dry skin
* thinning of the hair
* fatigue
Potential Side Effects
If you experience any of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
* bone or joint pain
* chest pain
* dizziness
* stomach pain
* headache
* upset stomach
* vomiting
* difficulty with vision
* difficulty breathing or swallowing
* difficulty hearing
* ringing in your ears
* difficulty walking
* rectal bleeding
* severe diarrhea
* bruising or red patches of the skin
* muscle aches
* difficulty walking
* skin peeling
* skin infections
* depression
* seeing visions or hearing voices that do not exist
* thoughts of suicide
Last edited on Sun Sep 9th, 2007 12:50 am by kreyzy |
