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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Risks versus Benefits of Accutane for Acne Treatment

 

A close relative is currently getting treatment with Accutane. Thus this article. If I am to decide the risk of taking this drug is more than its benefits. Read the article at the bottom of the page and judge it yourself. Here's a summary of the article.https://www.drugwatch.com/accutane/side-effects/

Accutane Side Effects

Common side effects from taking Accutane (isotretinoin) are dry skin, chapped lips, vision issues and joint pain. The most severe side effects are rare and include birth defects, mental health problems and stomach issues. Some effects end after treatment, but others can be permanent.

What Are Common Side Effects of Accutane?

The most common side effects from Accutane are chapped lips (90% of users), dry skin and itching (80%) and dry nasal pages or mild nosebleeds (80%). Only 15 % of users have joint and muscle pain. These issues start between two to four weeks after starting the medication.

The prescribed dosage may determine the severity of any effects. People who take lower doses may not experience any issues, while those on higher doses may have more effects — and more serious ones.

Common side effects of Accutane (isotretinoin) include:
  • Back pain, joint pain
  • Chapped, dry lips
  • Dry eyes
  • Dry nose, nosebleeds
  • Dry skin, rash
  • Itching
  • Thinning hair
  • Vision problems

When you start taking isotretinoin, your acne may worsen temporarily before it gets better.

Most side effects from Accutane go away in a few days or weeks after you stop taking the drug. In some people, the effects lessen in the first few months of treatment, while in others they last the duration of treatment. If your side effects last more than a few weeks after you stop taking isotretinoin, talk to your doctor.

The medication also has some severe side effects. Left untreated, they can cause permanent problems.

Serious Side Effects of Accutane

Serious side effects from Accutane are far less common. Only 1 in 500 people report being affected severely after taking the medication.

Though rare, increased pressure in the brain, gastrointestinal disorders and other potentially life-threatening maladies have been reported. Accutane can cause permanent damage even if someone stops taking it.

Serious side effects of Accutane (isotretinoin) include:
  • Birth defects and premature birth
  • Miscarriage or infant death
  • Depression, suicidal thoughts or behaviors
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Ulcerative colitis

Prolonged buildup of pressure on the brain can lead to long-term vision and hearing problems. In rare cases, permanent loss of eyesight and even death have been reported.

Other long-term issues from taking Accutane include erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, mental health problems, problems with bones, muscles and joints, blood sugar irregularity and diabetes. Babies whose mothers took Accutane while pregnant women have an increased risk of birth defects.

Serious side effects have led people to file Accutane lawsuits against the drug’s manufacturer.

 https://medshadow.org/9-facts-about-your-acne-drug/

 

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