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isotretinoin, eye-soe-tret-i-noyn, treat severe, disfiguring nodular acne, it should be used only after other acne medicines, tried and have failed to help the acne, isotretinoin may also be, treat other skin diseases, isotretinoin, must not be, treat women, able to bear children unless other forms, tried first and have failed, isotretinoin, must not be taken during pregnancy because it causes birth defects in humans, are able to bear children, read, understand, follow the pregnancy warnings for isotretinoin, with a physician's prescription and should be prescribed only by a doctor who has special knowledge, the diagnosis and treatment, severe, uncontrollable cystic acne, isotretinoin is available, following dosage form oral, capsules, for isotretinoin, allergic reaction to isotretinoin, acitretin, etretinate, tretinoin, vitamin a preparations, allergic to any other substances, foods, preservatives, parabens, dyes, isotretinoin, must not be taken during pregnancy because it causes birth defects in humans, isotretinoin, must not be taken if there is a chance, may become pregnant during treatment, within 1 month following treatment, when breast-feeding , not known whether isotretinoin passes into breast milk, isotretinoin should not be used during breast-feeding, unwanted effects in nursing babies, children children, especially sensitive to the effects, isotretinoin, this may increase the chance, side effects during treatment, the side effects, back, joint, muscle pain more often than adults, should be used with caution in teenagers, especially those with bone problems, diseases, haven't been studied specifically in older people, problems in older people, isotretinoin, elderly with use in other age groups, older people, a greater risk, problems and adverse effects when taking isotretinoin, an interaction might occur, change the dose, when you are using isotretinoin, health care professional know, using, acitretin, soriatane, tretinoin, oral, vesanoid, isotretinoin with these medicines may result in an increase in side effects, hormonal contraceptives, birth control pills, topical, ortho evra, implantable, nuvaring, injectable, depo-provera, possible that these medicines are not effective forms, birth control when used with isotretinoin, healthcare professionals, unable to rule this out, any birth control method can fail, two effective forms, birth control are used, also important, read the warnings about possible birth control failure included, in my patient education kit, oral contraceptives, progestin-only, mini pills, birth control pills, nor-qd, micronor, ovrette, this medication is not an effective form, birth control when used with isotretinoin, tetracyclines, oral, medicine for infection, isotretinoin with these medicines may increase the chance, a side effect, pseudotumor cerebri, which is a swelling and pressure on the brain other medical problems, isotretinoin, any other medical problems, alcoholism, excess use, alcohol, diabetes mellitus, sugar diabetes, a family history, family history, high triglyceride, a fat-like substance, levels, blood, severe weight problems, isotretinoin may increase blood levels, triglyceride, a fat-like substance, which may increase the chance, heart, blood vessel problems in patients who have a family history, high triglycerides, greatly overweight, diabetic, use a lot, alcohol, for persons with diabetes mellitus, isotretinoin also may change blood sugar levels, anorexia, eating disorder, osteoporosis , brittle bones, childhood, family history, osteomalacia, softening, the bones, other bone disorders, diseases, isotretinoin should be used with caution, not known whether this medicine effects bone loss, kidney disease , lipids in blood, sudden and large increase, liver disease , vitamin a overdose, too much vitamin a, in my body, isotretinoin should not be used in patients with these medical problems, mental disorders, mental depression, psychosis, isotretinoin may make these problems worse, isotretinoin comes with patient information, read and understand this information, be sure to ask a physician about anything you do not understand, isotretinoin, must not be taken by women, reproductive age unless two effective forms, contraception, birth control, used for at least 1 month before the beginning, contraception, continued during the period, which is up to 20 weeks, for 1 month after isotretinoin is stopped, discuss this information with a physician, will be asked to sign an informed consent form stating, understand, information, are a woman who is able to have children, must have a pregnancy blood test within 1 week before beginning treatment with isotretinoin to make sure you are not pregnant, treatment with isotretinoin will then be started within the week, the second, third day, next normal menstrual period, must have a pregnancy blood test each month, taking this medicine and one month after treatment is completed, take isotretinoin with food and a full glass, liquid, like water, taking with food is important for getting the right amount, medicine out, stomach, taking with a full glass, liquid will reduce chest, stomach discomfort that may occur from isotretinoin, take isotretinoin, directed, do not take it more often, do not take it for a longer time, side effects, importance, not sharing medication with anyone else, the risk, birth defects and other serious side effects, isotretinoin will be different for different patients, follow a physician's orders, the directions on the label, the average doses, isotretinoin, dose is different, the number, capsules, take depends on the strength, the number, doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking isotretinoin, for oral, dosage form, capsules, for acne, adults and teenagers, dose is based on body weight, the usual dose is 0.5 to 1 milligram, per kilogram, 0.23 to 0.45 mg per pound, body weight a day, recommended that the dose per day be divided and not taken all at one time, for adult patients with severe acne, dosage adjustments, use is usually not recommended, if i miss a dose, almost time for my next dose, skip the missed dose, back to my regular dosing schedule, do not double doses, keep out of a child's reach, store away from heat and direct light, in other damp places, heat, moisture, the medicine to break down, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, a physician should check my progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine does not cause unwanted effects, isotretinoin causes birth defects in humans if taken during pregnancy, suspect, become pregnant, consult doctor before you stop taking this medicine immediately and check with a physician, importance, checking with a physician before taking any medications including vitamins, herbal products, over-the-counter, otc, nutritional supplements, st. john's wort, birth control pills not work, during the first 3 weeks you are taking isotretinoin, skin may become irritated , acne may seem to get worse before it gets better, check with a physician if my skin condition does not improve within 1 to 2 months after starting this medicine, at any time my skin irritation becomes severe, full improvement continues after you stop taking isotretinoin and may take up to 6 months, health care professional can help you choose the right skin products to reduce skin dryness and irritation, do not donate blood to a blood bank, taking isotretinoin, for 30 days after you stop taking it, this is to prevent the possibility, a pregnant patient receiving the blood containing the medicine, in some patients, isotretinoin, a decrease in night vision, this decrease may occur suddenly, does occur, do not drive, not able to see well, isotretinoin, dryness, the eyes, wear contact lenses, eyes, more sensitive to them during the time you are taking isotretinoin and for up to about 2 weeks after you stop taking it, to help relieve dryness, the eyes, check with a physician about using an eye-lubricating solution, artificial tears, eye inflammation occurs, isotretinoin, dryness, the mouth and nose, for temporary relief, mouth dryness, use sugarless candy, gum, melt bits, ice, in my mouth, use a saliva substitute, dry mouth continues, more than 2 weeks, check with my medical doctor, continuing dryness, the mouth may increase the chance, dental disease, tooth decay, gum disease, fungus infections , avoid overexposing my skin to sunlight, wind, cold weather, skin will be more prone to sunburn , dryness, irritation, especially during the first 2, 3 weeks, should not stop taking this medicine unless the skin irritation becomes too severe, a sunlamp, to help isotretinoin work properly, regularly use sunscreen, sunblocking lotions with a sun protection factor, spf, at least 15, wear protective clothing and hats, isotretinoin, mood, behavior problems, having thoughts about hurting themselves; check with you doctor right away if unusual mood, behavior problems occur, isotretinoin, bone, muscle problems, joint pain, muscle pain, stiffness, difficulty moving, check with a physician if these problems are bothersome, do not take vitamin a, any vitamin supplement containing vitamin a while taking this medicine, side effects, importance, not removing hair by wax epilation while taking isotretinoin and for 6 months after stopping isotretinoin, isotretinoin can increase my chance, scarring from wax epilation, importance, not having any cosmetic procedures to smooth my skin, dermabrasion, laser, while taking isotretinoin and for 6 months after stopping isotretinoin, isotretinoin can increase my chance, scarring from these cosmetic procedures, for diabetic patients, may affect blood sugar levels, notice a change, results, blood, urine sugar tests, any questions, side effects, along with its needed effects, some unwanted effects, side effects may occur, may need medical attention, side effects occur, bone, joint pain, burning, redness, itching, other signs, eye inflammation, difficulty in moving, nosebleeds, scaling, redness, burning, pain, other signs, inflammation, lips, skin infection , rash, abdominal, stomach pain, severe, attempts at suicide, thoughts, suicide, usually stops after medicine is stopped, back pain, bleeding, inflammation, gums, blurred vision , other changes in vision, changes in behavior, decreased vision after sunset, before sunrise, may continue after medicine is stopped, diarrhea, severe, headache, severe, continuing, mental depression, nausea and vomiting , pain, tenderness, eyes, pain, tenderness, stiffness in muscles, long-term treatment, rectal bleeding, yellow eyes, skin, incidence not determined, attack, assault, force, tarry stools , bleeding from sore in mouth, bloating, bloody, cloudy urine , bloody cough, bone pain, tenderness, aching, burning, stinging, skin, chest pain , chills, confusion, constipation, convulsions, cough, hoarseness, dark-colored urine, decrease in height, difficulty breathing , difficulty in speaking, difficulty in swallowing, discharge from eye, dizziness , double vision, ear pain, excessive tearing, fainting, fast, irregular, pounding, racing heartbeat, pulse, fever with, without chills, fractures and/or delayed healing, general feeling, discomfort, illness, heartburn, high blood pressure , hives, inability to move arms, legs, facial muscles, inability to speak, indigestion, inflamed tissue from infection, irregular yellow patch, lump on skin, irritation, joint pain, redness, stiffness, swelling, killing oneself, slowing, normal growth in children, loosening, the fingernails, appetite, bladder control, change in hearing, muscle cramps , spasms, muscle spasm, jerking, all extremities, muscle weakness, noisy breathing, pain in ribs, arms, legs, pain, burning in throat, pain, tenderness around eyes and cheekbones, painful cold sores , blisters on lips, nose, eyes, genitals, painful, difficult urination , pains in chest, groin, legs, especially calves, legs, pains in stomach, side, abdomen, possibly radiating to the back, pale skin, pinpoint red spots on skin, redness, soreness around fingernails, redness, soreness, itching skin, sensitivity, eyes to sunlight, shortness of breath, skin rash , slow speech, sneezing, sore throat, sores, ulcers, white spots on lips, tongue, inside the mouth, sores, welting, blisters, stuffy, runny nose, loss of coordination, sudden loss, consciousness, sudden onset, shortness, breath for no apparent reason, sudden onset, severe acne on chest and trunk, sudden onset, slurred speech, swelling, eyelids, face, lips, hands, lower legs, feet, swollen, painful, tender lymph glands in neck, armpit, groin, tightness in chest, unusual bleeding, bruising, unusual tiredness , weakness, unusual weight gain, extreme physical, emotional force, watery, bloody diarrhea, wheezing, side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, bothersome, crusting, skin, difficulty in wearing contact lenses, may continue after medicine is stopped, dryness, eyes, may continue after treatment is stopped, dryness, mouth, nose, dryness, itching, skin, headache, mild, increased sensitivity, skin to sunlight, peeling, skin on palms, hands, soles, feet, stomach upset, thinning, hair, may continue after treatment is stopped, incidence not determined, abnormal menstruation, burning, crawling, itching, numbness , prickling, pins and needles, tingling feeling, changes in fingernails, toenails, continuing ringing, buzzing, other unexplained noise in ears, dandruff, darkening, skin, fatigue, flushing, hair abnormalities, hair loss, increased hair growth, especially on the face, large amount, triglyceride, blood, lightening, normal skin color, lightening, treated areas, dark skin, nervousness, oily skin, redness, face, severe sunburn , skin rash , encrusted, scaly and oozing, sleeplessness, stomach burning, sweating, trouble sleeping , unable to sleep, unusual drowsiness , dullness, tiredness, weakness, feeling, sluggishness, unusually warm skin, face, voice changes, other side effects, additional information once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show, also useful for other medical problems, uses are not included in product labeling, isotretinoin is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions, folliculitis, gram-negative, bacterial infection, skin on face beginning near the nose, hidradenitis suppurativa, sweat gland problem, rosacea, red skin disorder, the face, usually, the nose and cheeks, thickened, patchy skin disorders, keratosis follicularis, palmoplantar keratoderma, lamellar ichthyosis, pityriasis rubra pilaris other than, information, there is no additional information relating to, side effects for these uses, brand names, accutane, accutane roche, category antiacne agent, systemic antirosacea agent, systemic keratinization stabilizer