Side effects of accutane
There are various side effects of Accutane you should be aware of. The one of them is chapped lips that are the most widely met in patients taking Accutane. About 90% of them experience this problem. However it can be easily removed by using Vaseline or lip moisturizing balm. When taking Accutane 80% of people experience increased skin dryness and itching. In this way a moisturizing cream may help. Also there can be dry nose with weak nosebleed. This by effect is common for 80% of patients and can be easily relieved by special nasal gels.
The range of side effects of Accutane is much diversified and may occur very often. However the effect from the therapy worth standing this temporary discomfort. 40% of patients may experience eye irritation, for 15% of patients pain in muscles and joints is a common by-effect. In 10% of cases there can be temporary hair loss that stops after the course is finished. Rashes are common for 7% of patients. Intestinal discomfort occurs in 5% of patients, as well as headaches, hypersensitivity to sunlight, urinary problems. Less than 1% of people who use Accutane experience depression and suicidal thoughts, night vision problems.
These are the most common side effects of Accutane that may occur if to take it regularly. Sometimes the level of fats in blood can increase to a risky level. It is important to take Accutane under doctor’s control to correct the treatment for minimizing dangerous side effects. As a rule all of them stop when the therapy is finished, but some consequences can influence badly on liver, kidneys and other organs. To avoid this, you should make blood tests regularly during your Accutane course.
It is well known that the most dangerous side effects of Accutane affect the fetus if a woman takes Accutane during pregnancy. That is why it is strongly not recommended to take this medication during pregnancy, as well as use birth control meds during the whole therapy course to avoid unwanted pregnancy. It is better to combine a few birth control measures to provide the most possible protection.
If you struggle from persistent headaches during the Accutane intake, it should be stopped until you consult a doctor as for possible solutions. Sometimes Accutane may be a reason of depressions and suicidal thoughts, however it is very rarely met in patients. Avoid active physical training not to increase muscle pains.
