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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Has been reported with Isotretinoin use and in some cases where Isotretinoin was used together with tetracyclines (a type of antibiotic). Stop taking Isotretinoin and seek urgent advice from your doctor if you develop symptoms like headache, nausea, vomiting and visual disturbances. Your doctor may refer you to a specialist to check for swelling of optic disk in the eye (papilloedema).Isotretinoin may increase liver enzyme levels. Your doctor will do blood tests before, during and after Isotretinoin treatment to check these levels. If they stay high, your doctor may lower your dose or take you off Isotretinoin.Isotretinoin commonly increases blood fats, such as cholesterol or triglycerides. Your doctor will test these levels before, during and after Isotretinoin treatment. It is best that you do not drink alcoholic drinks or that you at least reduce the amount you ususally drink while on treatment. Tell your doctor if you already have high blood fats, diabetes (high blood sugars), are overweight, or an alcoholic. You may need blood tests more often. If your blood fats stay high, your doctor may lower your dose, or take you off Isotretinoin.Tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose of Isotretinoin and then increase it to the maximum tolerated dose.Isotretinoin may increase blood sugar levels. In rare cases, people become diabetic. Your doctor may monitor blood sugar levels during treatment, particularly if you already have diabetes, are overweight, or are an alcoholic.Your skin is likely to get dry. Use a skin moisturising ointment or cream and a lip balm during treatment. To prevent skin irritation you should avoid using exfoliating or anti-acne products.Avoid too much sun and do not use a sun-lamp or sun-bed. Your skin may become more sensitive to sunlight. Before you go out in the sun, use a sun-protection product with a high protection factor (SPF 15 or higher).Don’t have any cosmetic skin treatments. Isotretinoin may make your skin more fragile. Don’t have any waxing (hair removal), dermabrasion or laser treatments (removing horny skin or scars) during treatment, or for at least 6 months after treatment. They could cause scarring, skin irritation, or rarely, changes in the colour of your skin.Isotretinoin has been associated with sexual problems. These include problems getting or maintaining an erection, lower libido, vaginal dryness, orgasm difficulties and reduced sensation in the genitals. There have been reports of long-lasting sexual
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