Isotretinoin capsules start to work after a week to 10 days. They work very well - 4 out of 5 people who use them have clear skin after 4 months. You will a have blood test before you start taking isotretinoin and regular blood tests during your treatment. Your skin may become very dry and sensitive to sunlight during treatment. Using lip balm and moisturisers will help. It's very important not to become pregnant while using isotretinoin capsules and for at least 1 month after stopping.
This is because isotretinoin can harm an unborn baby. Women will be given a reminder card about this. If you become depressed or think about harming yourself while taking isotretinoin, stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor straight away.
Isotretinoin capsules aren't suitable for some people. Do not take isotretinoin capsules if you : have had an allergic reaction to isotretinoin, soya the capsules contain soya or any other medicines in the past have an inherited digestive disorder called fructose intolerance the capsules contain sorbitol To make sure isotretinoin capsules are safe for you, tell your doctor if you : have had a mental health illness like depression are pregnant or think you could be, or you're breastfeeding have ever had an allergic reaction to isotretinoin or any other medicine have liver or kidney disease have high levels of cholesterol or other fats in your blood have high levels of vitamin A have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis If you have diabetes , talk to your doctor before beginning treatment with isotretinoin capsules.
Common side effects The common side effects of isotretinoin capsules happen in more than 1 in 10 people.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don't go away: skin becoming more sensitive to sunlight dry eyes dry throat dry nose and nosebleeds headaches and general aches and pains Serious side effects Serious side effects are rare and happen in less than 1 in 1, people. Important Tell your doctor straight away if you become depressed or think about ending your life while taking isotretinoin capsules.
Serious allergic reaction In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to isotretinoin capsules. Information: You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme.
What to do about : dry skin or lips - apply a moisturiser and lip balm often the best type of moisturiser is an oil-free face moisturiser for sensitive skin.
Try to keep your showers shorter than 2 minutes, using lukewarm water rather than hot. Do not use a sunlamp or sunbeds. If you wear contact lenses and these become uncomfortable, you might have to wear glasses instead while you're taking this medicine. Light exercise shouldn't be a problem, but try to avoid heavy exercise as it may make joint or muscle pain worse.
It's important to take the capsules as instructed by your doctor. The dose of isotretinoin capsules varies from person to person, and depends on your weight. What if I forget to take it? Never take a double dose. Never take an extra dose to make up for a missed one. What if I take too much? Will the dose I take go up or down? This medicine is likely to harm a baby. It also increases the risk of miscarriage. Before starting treatment with isotretinoin capsules, women who are able to become pregnant must agree to: use at least 1, and ideally 2, reliable methods of contraception for 1 month before starting isotretinoin capsules, and for 1 month after treatment has stopped - the second contraceptive should be a barrier method of contraception for example, a condom , but you shouldn't use barrier methods on their own have a pregnancy test before, during, and 5 weeks after the end of treatment - some doctors may ask you to have monthly pregnancy tests Your doctor will give you a patient reminder card for isotretinoin.
Important Do not take isotretinoin capsules if you think you're pregnant, you know you're pregnant, or if you're breastfeeding. Men and isotretinoin capsules Men can safely take isotretinoin capsules if they and their partner are trying for a baby, or their partner is pregnant. The dosage of isotretinoin is different for each person. During your treatment, your doctor may change your dosage. Be sure to take isotretinoin just the way your doctor tells you. If you miss one dose, don't take extra the next time.
Be sure you keep all of your appointments with your doctor because your doctor needs to check on you often. Your doctor may check your liver tests and cholesterol levels.
During treatment you may have some of the following side effects. These side effects usually go away when you stop taking isotretinoin:.
Decreased night vision. If you have any vision problems, you should stop taking isotretinoin and talk to your doctor right away. A few people have even more serious side effects. If they aren't treated, the problem could last forever. If you have any of the side effects listed below, stop taking isotretinoin and check with your doctor right away:.
Your skin might go on getting better even after you stop taking isotretinoin. Most of the side effects of isotretinoin go away in a few days or weeks after you stop taking isotretinoin. If your side effects last more than a few weeks after you stop taking isotretinoin, talk to your doctor. Some patients have to take isotretinoin more than one time. If you need to take isotretinoin again, you can start taking it again 8 to 10 weeks after your first treatment is over.
Do not give blood for at least one month after you stop taking isotretinoin. You must not take isotretinoin if you are pregnant or if there is any chance you might get pregnant while taking this medicine! Isotretinoin causes severe birth defects, including malformation of the head and face, mental retardation and severe internal defects of the brain, heart, glands and nervous system.
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Swallow the capsule whole with a full glass 8 ounces of water or other liquid. Do not crush, break, chew, or suck the capsule. It is very important that you take isotretinoin only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects. It is very important that you not share this medicine with anyone else because of the risk of birth defects and other serious side effects.
Different brands may not work the same way. If you refill your medicine and it looks different, check with your pharmacist. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients.
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