Accutane Side Effects

While taking Accutane You may experience one of more of these symptoms:

Possible -
Dry cracking lips (the most common and expected problem)
Dry eyes and skin
Exacerbation of eczema
Increased sun sensitivity
Muscle or joint pains
Hair loss (uncommon and it should grow back)
Depression
Stomach upset
Nose bleeds in males
Migraine-style headaches perhaps associated with visual disturbances
Night blindness called Pseudotumor Cerebri
Bits of bone deposited along the bones of the neck (usually asymptomatic)
Increase in susceptibility to colds
Jaundice (if your liver is effected)
Fragile skin prone to easy bruising and tearing

Birth defects of the fetus' head and/or heart if taken within a month of conceiving or during pregnancy

Accutane should be used only under strict supervision by a knowledgeable physician.

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