Acctane??
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Most important fact about this drug:
Because Accutane can cause severe birth defects, including mental retardation and physical malformations, a woman must not become pregnant while taking it. If you are a woman of childbearing age, your doctor will ask you to sign a detailed consent form before you start taking Accutane. If you accidentally become pregnant while taking the medication, you should immediately consult your doctor.
More common accutane side effects may include:
Conjunctivitis (``pinkeye''), dry or fragile skin, dry or cracked lips, dry mouth, dry nose, itching, joint pains, nosebleed
Less common accutane side effects may include:
Bowel inflammation and pain, chest pain, decreased night vision, decreased tolerance to contact lenses, delay in wound healing, depression, fatigue, headache, nausea, peeling palms or soles, rash, skin infections, stomach and intestinal discomfort, sunburn-sensitive skin, thinning hair, urinary discomfort, vision problems, vomiting
The person ahead of me mentioned depression but didn't go into it fully. There have been a few suicides thought to have been related to Accutane. I believe there are extra warnings on the medication now because of this fact. So if you experience any depression or any kind of negative mood change please see your doctor.
Also you will need to get your blood checked frequently (every couple of weeks, maybe monthly) to make sure the Accutane isn't doing any damage to your body/organs.
Accutane is a very powerful drug and isn't for everybody. If you are unsure about it and your acne isn't that bad then think twice about taking it.
If you have severe acne take it.
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