Isotretinoin is a prescription medicine licensed to treat severe nodular acne. This eMedTV segment describes the medication in more detail, including information on possible side effects, general precautions, and tips on when and how to take it.
Potentially serious side effects of isotretinoin include vomiting, seizures, and vision changes. This eMedTV page describes other serious isotretinoin side effects that may require medical care, as well as some of the more bothersome side effects.
Isotretinoin uses include treating severe nodular acne when other acne treatments have been unsuccessful. This eMedTV page further discusses what isotretinoin is used for, including possible off-label uses and whether it is safe for use in children.
This selection from the eMedTV Web library provides general isotretinoin dosing guidelines for treating severe nodular acne. This article also offers some tips on when and how to effectively take your isotretinoin dosage.
Drugs that may interact with isotretinoin include antibiotics and progestin-only birth control pills. This eMedTV page lists other medicines that can cause drug interactions with isotretinoin and describes the possible effects of these interactions.
Isotretinoin may cause high triglycerides or psychological problems, and can make some conditions worse. This eMedTV page offers other important precautions and warnings with isotretinoin, including information on who should avoid the medication.
