Accutane
Accutane is a prescription acne medication that is used to treat severe acne when other medications have failed. Accutane is also sometimes used to treat rosacea and other skin disorders.
Side Effects of Accutane
Common side effects of Accutane include:
- Dry or itchy skin
- Dry eyes
- Conjunctivitis
- Mild headache
- Sensitivity to sunlight
- Hair thinning
- Fatigue
- Decrease in night vision
- Bone or joint pain
- Nosebleeds
- Skin infection
More serious side effects of Accutane include:
- Birth defects
- Suicidal thoughts
- Depression
Due to the tendency of Accutane to cause birth defects, there are special precautions taken when the drug is prescribed to women. Prior to prescribing Accutane to a woman, the doctor will ask her to sign a consent form and undergo a blood test to make sure that she is not pregnant (this test will be administered monthly while she is taking the drug). In addition the doctor will advise the woman to use two forms of birth control simultaneously while taking Accutane.
Find an Accutane Attorney in Your City
If you or a loved one has been harmed by Accutane, you may want to contact an Accutane lawyer for more information.