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Accutane Review



Accutane

Accutane is an acne treatment pill, which needs prescription. The ingredients could do a lot of harm to your body.

Possible side effects: inflammatory bowel diseases, lupus, psychiatric disorders, severe birth defects.

Accutane is prescribed by doctors as a powerful, "last resort" medication for severe acne. Since it's a prescription medicine, it can only be taken under a doctor supervision. Regular us of accutane does clear the skin for some people. It's long list of side effects outweigh any benefits.

Please keep these facts in mind when considering accutane:

  • You must not take Accutane if you are pregnant or may become pregnant during treatment
  • If you get pregnant while taking Accutane, your baby will be at high risk for birth defects
  • If you take Accutane, you must use effective birth control from 1 month before the start of treatment through 1 month after the end of treatment.
  • You must test negative for pregnancy within 2 weeks before starting Accutane, and you must start Accutane on the second or third day of your menstrual period.
  • Some people taking Accutane, including some who simultaneously took tetracycline, have experienced headache, nausea, and visual disturbances caused by increased pressure within the skull. See a doctor immediately if you have these symptoms.
  • Be careful driving at night. Some people have experienced a sudden decrease in night vision.
  • Some people taking Accutane have had problems regulating their blood sugar level.
  • Why we rated Accutane as the least popular and effective acne treatment:

  • It works for some people and does not work for others.
  • It's a prescription medicine and not easily available.
  • It has a long list of side effects that must be kept in mind before considering any treatment.
  • Many people have filed law suits after developing seroius medical conditions when on Accutane. Please visit Accutane News web site for details.






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