What is Isotretinoin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: IsotretinoinBrand:
Isotretinoin is an acne product used in the treatment of severe acne unresponsive to conventional therapy. It is being used for treatment of children with metastatic neuroblastoma or leukemia that does not respond to conventional therapy.
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How do members experience Isotretinoin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acne | 97 | 21 | |
| Hidradenitis suppurativa | 25 | 0 | |
| Acne breakout | 17 | 12 | |
| Granuloma annulare | 4 | 0 | |
| Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry skin | 11 | |
| Depressed mood | 5 | |
| Dry lips | 5 | |
| Dry eyes | 4 | |
| Dry mouth | 3 | |
| Joint pain | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 12 | |
| Mild | 11 | |
| None | 1 |
Member evaluations
SebastianW
evaluated on May 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for acne: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
Linda M.
evaluated on Feb 26, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for skin problems: Major
- Side effects: Severe
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