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Written by Robert A Wilson   
Sunday, 11 February 2007
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Isotretinoin
Indications
Directions
Contraindications
Side Effects
Interactions

Contraindications:

  • Allergies - Hypersensitivity to this medication, or its other components
  • Pregnancy - May cause birth defects, miscarriage, premature birth, or death of the baby. Talk to your doctor about risks and benefits
  • Breast Feeding - Enters breast milk. May cause harm to baby. DO NOT breast feed while taking this medicine or for 1 month after stopping the dose.
  • Children
  • Patients with depression, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts
  • Female patients who are of childbearing age, who are sexually active, and who will not use 2 forms of acceptable birth control
  • Use with caution in:
  • Female patients of childbearing age
  • Patients who have diabetes, liver disease, intestinal disease, vision problems, bleeding or clotting disorders, or high cholesterol levels.
  • Patients who drink alcoholic beverages and who are blood donors.
  • Patients who are obese.


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