The basic Roaccutane side effect linked with the extremely high level of a retinoid (vitamin A) is widely known under the term hypervitaminosis A. It generally results in dry skin and eyes, chapped lips, skin irritation and redness, muscle and joint pain while someone could experience strong headaches, hair thinning or loss. During the course of medication it's recommended to keep off exhausting physical activities to avoid muscle pain. The muscle pains are mostly common for back muscles (latissimus dorsi).
Dryness of the whole skin and lips especially is the most usual side effect of Roaccutane course and you should take some actions if it seriously interferes you in everyday life. If you want to know how to solve this problem, read more about it in posts under the Dry skin tag. Dryness of the eyes and nose bleeding are rarer Roaccutane treatment results. Be careful because dry eyes could lead in eye disease which is not comfortable at all and it could disrupt your business or educational schedule. Persons with bad vision and contact lens must keep them wet with refresh contacts eye drops, keep off wearing during the night or wear glasses as alternative.
Potential side effects of Roaccutane could impact single isotretinoin user in several dissimilar methods. Although a lot of side effects are recorded in many cases but it doesn't mean every individual person would get or feel any of them. So dosage and patient's physical readiness are the main factors in gaining problematic side effect. In the less probable case that you go through non tolerant and unacceptable side effects, it can mean that your dose has to be altered.
The use of other drug therapy basically used for acne like antibiotics and medicinal drugs which clean the surface of the skin must not been used while on Roaccutane course. Solarium and radiotherapy should be strictly avoided. The drug's manufacturer registers all possible side effects on medicine and only the most common are listed on this blog. To collect full info about possible risks in your personal case in the course of Roaccutane, you should consult with your dermatologist or pharmacist.
Men using Roaccutane
Taking Accutane won't have affect on children. Conceiving baby by male Roaccutane patient won't have impact on birth defects. Abnormality appears only if woman takes Roaccutane during pregnancy so men should never force conception with female patient or give isotretinoin to woman. Excess of the prescribed medication should be postponed to a place provided for old or unused medicines.
