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Isotrex

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Brands

Acnetane • 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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