Michael Stierstorfer MD
Diplomate, American Board
of Dermatology

 

 

Rare Side Effects

There are other very rare side effects (too rare to mention here). For further information, consult a Physicians’ Desk Reference.

To summarize, Accutane® is a very safe and effective drug with proper medical supervision and a few simple measures to prevent or minimize the side effects. Accutane® is completely out of the system one month after treatment is finished and any side effects that may have developed are usually gone by then as well. Follow the guidelines listed here and your course of Accutane® should be very smooth and your acne greatly improved or cured.

FDA precaution: Avoid supplemental vitamin A while taking Accutane. ebA* (*everything but "A") Multivitamin Supplement contains no
vitamin A.