Accutane

Accutane (isotretinoin) is a medicine used to treat severe nodular acne that could not be efficiently treated using other remedies of the kind. Since taking this drug is associated with a number of risks, talking to a doctor first is recommended. Pregnant women must never use this medicine, as a number of life-threatening health effects are possible in an unborn baby. The following medical conditions will need to be reported to your health care provider before starting the treatment: asthma, heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, and depression. If you experience unusual thirst, vision problems, diarrhea, dark colored urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, trouble breathing, nosebleeds, new or worsening heartburn, nausea, constant dryness of the eyes, joint or muscle pain, ringing in the ears, muscle weakness, frequent urination, difficulty hearing, fever, pain when swallowing, slow or difficult speech, and fast or pounding heartbeat, stop taking Accutane and talk to your health care provider. Mild side effects do not need to be reported and can include cracked, and sore lips, tiredness, swollen gums, peeling skin, bleeding, hair loss, dry skin, eyes, mouth, or nose, cold symptoms, fainting, sweating, flushing, changes in skin color, unwanted hair growth, and voice changes.