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Isotretinoin (accutane) Information & it's Side Effects.

by jaanysmith10, Jul 07, 2007 02:12AM
Isotretinoin (the generic name for accutane) is used to treat the most severe and disfiguring cases of nodular acne. Most Doctors would only recommend this treatment only after all other forms of acne medication have been tried and proved unsuccessful.  

Serious Accutane Side Effects
1. Birth Defects
2. Psychiatric Diseases, Depression and Suicide
3. Central Nervous System Ailments
4. Liver Damage
5. Hearing/Vision Problems
6. Accutane Pancreatic Damage  

More detailed info on this page:

Information on the development, history and legacy of Accutane.
Member Comments (1)

by Kersten, Aug 23, 2007 03:11PM
To: jannysmith10
Before trying accutane I would totally try Proactiv Solution!!  It is absolutely awesome.  I used the 3 step system since I had bad acne, and it totally cleared my fact.  Here is the website.  Totally recommend before I would start with a harsh, dangerous drug.

www.proactiv.com
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