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Selasa, 29 April 2014

Known Side Effects Of Isotretinoin

Known Side Effects Of Isotretinoin


by Tushar Khadse


Pimples and acne can really be a real nightmare. Quality food, healthy life style and different cosmetic treatments are mostly quite helpful, but more serious cases of skin problems require medical approach. Isotretinoin is a strong medicament used for decreasing sebum production. This retinoid class drug is highly effective cure for acne.

This powerful drug should be taken regularly in a period of four to five months. First results are mostly visible after few weeks, but the whole process needs to be medically supervised. At first, your skin problems might appear worst than before, but this is more or less expected. After a while, reduced skin oil production will result in visible improvement of your skin condition.

Dry lips and mouth and other side effects are quite common. You might observe swelling of your lips and eyelids, or get upset stomach. Your skin might become crusty, and your hair can also change its quality during this treatment. All these side-effects are more or less expected with this acne treatment, and only temporary.

More serious side effects are rare, but possible. Nausea, vision changes, chest pain, dark urine, severe headache, diarrhea and rectal bleeding require immediate medical attention. There is also a possibility of severe allergic reactions, or even pancreas diseases. In case any of these symptoms occur, you have to stop taking this medicament immediately, and contact your doctor.

Gather all your medical history data, as well as your family history data about all chronic diseases and allergies. Your doctor has to be aware of family diabetes, for example, or eventual psychiatric disorders, and diseases concerning liver and pancreas. The doctor will know which type of therapy is the best one for you.

Your skin will be especially sensitive during this treatment. That's why you should avoid sun tanning, both natural and artificial, and protect your skin using high quality skincare products. Avoid all demanding sports activities, contact sports and similar activities, because your bone density might also be affected. Invasive cosmetic procedures can cause permanent skin damages.

Children and elderly people should take this medicine under strict medical supervision only. Different side effects might be more serious in their age groups. The doctor will consider all the benefits and all the risks involved when prescribing this drug. The drug affects your night vision, and you shouldn't drive if you can avoid it.

If you are pregnant, you must not use this medicament, because it might cause serious birth defects or miscarriages, as well as other health problems. Even more, you shouldn't get pregnant at least one month after your treatment is finished. Your doctor will give you more info about safety precautions and possible drug interactions.




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