Accutane and its Side-Effects, Acne Articles

Accutane (Generic name: Isotretinion) is an acne popular treatment for severe nodular acne, primarily among teenagers. Accutane has been referred as a powerful “last resort”' medication for severe acne.

This acne removal treatment is prescribed to patients who have been resistant to other acne treatment products, including antibiotics.

Meanwhile, it has been observed that majority of Accutane acne skin treatment users experience a surge of acne before the condition starts to get better.

More common accutane side effects may include conjunctivitis (called “pinkeye”),

frail-looking or dry skin, cracked or dry lips, dry mouth, dry nose, itching, joint and muscle pains, and nosebleed.

Accutane may also indicate less common side effects such as nausea, chest pain, decreased night vision, decreased tolerance to contact lenses, delay in wound healing, urinary discomfort, bowel inflammation and pain, stomach and intestinal discomfort, headache, fatigue and depression.

There were also reported cases of peeling palms or soles, rash, skin infections, sunburn-sensitive skin, thinning hair and vomiting.

Of the seemingly many disadvantages noted of Accutane, the most important reminder centers on the acne skin treatments prohibitive attributes, which mainly concern women of childbearing age. Pregnancy must be avoided during the course of the treatment as this may pose high risk for birth defects.

Prior to the treatment to include back acne treatment, a woman must test negative for pregnancy within two weeks.

The ideal start of the treatment is on the second or third day of the menstrual period.

As a precautionary measure, a sexually active woman patient taking Accutane must use effective birth control from one month before the start of treatment through 1 month after the end of treatment.

There are treatment programs that include an initial free pregnancy test and birth control counseling sessions.

Some people who combined taking accutane and tetracycline, have experienced headache, nausea, and visual disturbances caused by increased pressure within the skull.

Thus simultaneous intake of the two drugs is avoided at all cost because the swelling of the optic nerve at the back of the eye can be critical and needs the expertise of a neurologist to correct the problem.

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