Accutane Drug Education
Active Ingredients: Isotretinoin. Inactive Ingredients: beeswax, butylated hydroxyanisole, edetate disodium, hydrogenated soybean oil flakes, hydrogenated vegetable oil, and soybean oil. Gelatin capsules contain glycerin and parabens (methyl and propyl), with the following dye systems: 10 mg — iron oxide (red) and titanium dioxide; 20 mg — FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Blue No. 1, and titanium dioxide; 40 mg — FD&C Yellow No. 6, D&C Yellow No. 10, and titanium dioxide.
How it’s Used: Taken orally in the form of a pill.
Effects: Accutane is a retinoid used to treat severe acne.
Side Effects
Side effects that may go away during treatment include temporary worsening of acne; dry and peeling skin; itching; rash; thinning of hair; fatigue; or dry mouth, nose, or eyes. Bone, joint, or muscle pain or stiffness; abdominal pain; yellowing of the skin or eyes; dark urine; rectal bleeding; severe diarrhea; mood or personality changes; skin infections; persistent, severe headaches; vomiting; depression; suicidal thoughts or tendencies; or blood red vision.
Birth defects: Accutane can cause birth defects (deformed babies) if taken by a pregnant woman. It can also cause miscarriage.
Remedies
Here are some sites that offer remedies for drugs including Accutane.
- DrugHelp.org is a private, non-profit information and referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals to public and private treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis centers throughout the United States.
- Narconon Drug Rehabilitation and Treatment for Addiction. High success rate. Offers Narconon Drug Prevention and Education Services.
- Church Of Scientology International Drug Solutions presents information on effective drug education, drug prevention and drug rehabilitation.
- Drug Education Council offers ways to prevent drug abuse and become better informed about current local and national community awareness efforts.