My doctor said i have to take accutane for just a month. i'm worried about side effects. how safe is this?

See details: Accutane has risk and must be closely monitored by your doctor. It does have greater risk than most meds. As with any med, you must balance benefits and risks. Speak with a dermatologist and make sure that doctor answers all of your questions.

Unusual: Diagnosis? Very unusual to use this at your age. Typical use is for 5 five months for severe cystic acne. Primary risk is for birth defects, so you must be extremely careful to avoid pregnancy while on it. That may not be an issue at age 50. The other common effects are rise in triglycerides (and cholesterol), dry skin, especially dry lips and dry eyes, dry inside nose, headaches. Your d.