Accutane

Accutane (isotretionoin) is a medicine available by prescription used to treat severe nodular acne that could not be improved using other methods of treatment. Every woman of a child-bearing potential is supposed to sign a special iPLEDGE agreement, according to which she will be using two different methods of birth control throughout the entire period of treatment to avoid getting pregnant. Accutane has been reported to cause severe birth defects, so you should use two different methods of birth control that you have to previously discuss with your health care provider. Taking hormonal contraceptives is one of the ways you can go – just make sure you are not taking any other supplements of drugs. Hormonal contraceptives, however, such as birth control pills, implants, injections, intrauterine devices etc can become less efficient if you are taking certain medications, vitamins and herbal supplements. If you experience discomfort when wearing the contact lenses you should know that this is a normal side effect of taking Accutane. If you think you may have become pregnant while taking Accutane, stop taking this medicine and consult your health care provider right away to learn about which options you have. Report to your doctor any medicines you are taking at the moment to avoid drug interference. Let your doctor know if you are taking oral steroids, tetracycline antibiotics, seizure medications, vitamin A or any other ones that you think may cause unpleasant symptoms to happen if combined with Accutane.