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Acnetane

Acnetane

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Brands

Isotrex • Oratane • Roaccutane • Tretoderm

Generic Drug

Isotretinoin

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Bleeding gums
Headache
Back pain
Nose bleeds
Dizziness
Itching or burning
Muscle pain
Nausea
Nervousness
Itchy rash
Heart palpitations
Paresthesia
Swollen glands
Numbness or tingling
Loss of strength
Bloody nose
Aching muscles
Unintentional weight loss
Itchy skin

Serious

Hearing difficulties
Suicidal thoughts
Visual difficulties
Change in vision

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A 23-year old female asked:

Hi. I have 2 weeks left of my Acnetane 20mg. I wanted to find out is there any tablet I can go on to flush it out of my system and a cream for my face?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Hey.i feel pregnant while am using acnetane pills.so now ive discover that my baby has a hole in the heart they must operate her.my question is if i want to know if my baby doesn't have another problem what am i suppose to do?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Hi Im a 30 year old female, last year I was on the Acnetane for 9 months. During and after my libido has deteriorated and Dryness. Is this normal at my age and how do I fix it? I am not stressed about anything, This is affecting my relationship

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A 24-year old female asked:

Good day, Is there any advice for an adult suffering from persistent acne who doesn't want to take contraceptives? The patient has been on Acnetane for several times but is seems like it is not helping. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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A 24-year old female asked:

I had a miscarriage in Sep 2018, had acne from Jan 2019, Ive been on acnetane since April. Will this in any way cause difficulties when TTC?as I would like to TTC in February 2020 after the acnetane leaves my system.what meds can I take for concepts

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A 33-year old female asked:

I am on acnetane - can I take my iron supplement (chele-fer femme) and my vitamin B complex (Nutri B advanced for stress)?

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A 32-year old male asked:

How does isotretinoin work ?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can i smoke while taking isotretinoin?

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A 40-year old asked:

What is the use of topical isotretinoin?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Does isotretinoin cause you to gain weight ?

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A female asked:

Does isotretinoin affect the effectiveness of levonorgetrel pills?

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A 36-year old asked:

For how many days does isotretinoin remain in body after it is stopped?

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A 21-year old male asked:

Is topical isotretinoin safe and what is the difference between it and oral drugs ?

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A 32-year old male asked:

How common does ED happen for those that take isotretinoin? Does the benefit outweighs the risk of ED?

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A 46-year old asked:

What is the efficacy of roaccutane (isotretinoin)?

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A 19-year old male asked:

Do isotretinoin reduces the size of sabecious glands permanently?

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A 21-year old male asked:

At what point does isotretinoin cause hypervitaminosis a in a person?

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A 21-year old male asked:

Can i take 5g of creatine while im on one 20mg isotretinoin pill everyday?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Taken 3 daily doses of 20mg oratane (isotretinoin) and feeling nauseous? Could this be why?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Can I keep taking isotretinoin during Ramadan? I'm afraid u won't be getting enough fluids during the night?

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A 25-year old female asked:

I take isotretinoin for 6months.is this enough?what c ummulative dose should take ..62kg .. 125body weight is this true?

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A 20-year old male asked:

Started isotretinoin treatment1 month ago,having great results,feeling nauseous every morning and eve for few hrs recently, what to do?

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A 17-year old female asked:

Do you know of any hypotheses, ideas or research that has been conducted relating to the link of using isotretinoin and mental health disorders?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Whats the difference between absorica ld and the other generic version of isotretinoin? Is absorica ld more effective? Does it have less side effects?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Im currently on isotretinoin and have been for 4.5 months. My skin is now completely clear and has been for 5 weeks. Would Id be safe to stop the medication now and if so whats the best way to do it? Slowy wein off?

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A 22-year old male asked:

Can isotretinoin cause IBD?

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A 18-year old male asked:

How can isotretinoin affect my liver ?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Can I take synthroid while on isotretinoin?

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A 32-year old asked:

Help please! is Accutane (isotretinoin) safe?

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A 40-year old female asked:

Hcg injection can be taken with isotretinoin?

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