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About Accutane
Accutane is a medicine containing Isotretinoin, a retinoid which
is used to treat severe acne. It is usually prescribed when milder medications
have been used by the patient without effect.
Usage
Accutane comes as a capsule that is taken orally. It should be taken according to your doctor's directions, usually twice a day, with milk or food. Do not take a dose higher or lower than your prescribed amount. Accutane may not show it's effect in the first 4 to 6 weeks of the treatment and your condition may even seem to worsen. After 15 to 20 weeks your condition should start to improve, if not your doctor will probably stop the treatment for 8 weeks then start again. If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose take it and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take more than your usual dosage to make up for a missed one. Do not take it if it's expiration date has passed.
Side effects
Accutane may cause the following side effects: a dry mouth, cracked red lips, dry skin, loss of hair and weariness. Notify your doctor if these symptoms should persist. Other rarer side effects may include headaches, abdominal pain, chest pain, muscle, bone or joint pains, diarrhea and rectal bleeding, vomiting, difficulty in seeing or hearing, difficulty in breathing, ringing in the ears, skin infections, hallucinations and depression. If any of these symptoms should appear contact your doctor immediately!
Storage
Accutane should be kept tightly closed in the container it came
in. It should be kept at room's temperature. Avoid storing it near heat or light.
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