Accutane helps your skin renew itself faster

What is Accutane?Accutane is a form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount of oil spilled by the sebaceous glands in the skin, and helps your skin renew itself faster.

Accutane is used to treat severe nodular acne. And is usually given after other medicines against acne or antibiotics have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

Accutane can also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Accutane?
Accutane can cause serious birth defects if the mother takes a lethal drug during pregnancy. Can one dose of Accutane cause major congenital malformations of the child's ears, eyes, face, skull, heart, and brain. Never use Accutane if you are pregnant.
Should women of childbearing potential agree in writing to use two specific forms of birth control and pregnancy tests regularly before, during and after taking Accutane. However, if you have a total hysterectomy or were in menopause for at least a year, and you are that child-bearing age.

Accutane is available only under a special program called iPLEDGE. You must be enrolled in the program and sign agreements to use contraception pregnancy test as required by the program. Read all brochures and agreements carefully program.

It is dangerous to try and purchase Accutane on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. Sale and distribution of Accutane outside of the iPLEDGE program violates the regulations of the United States Food and Drug Administration for the safe use of this medication.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Accutane?
Accutane is available only under a special program called iPLEDGE. You must be logged in the program documentation and sign that you understand the risks of this drug and you agree to use contraception as required by the program. Read all iPLEDGE program brochures and agreements carefully. Ask your doctor or contact the manufacturer of the drug if you have questions about the program or written requirements.

It is dangerous to try and purchase Accutane on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. Sale and distribution of Accutane outside of the iPLEDGE program violates the regulations of the United States Food and Drug Administration for the safe use of this medication.

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Accutane, parabens, or if you are pregnant or could become pregnant.
Before taking Accutane, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any foods or drugs, or if you have:

- Personal or family history of depression or mental illness;
Heart Diease, cholesterol or triglycerides -;
- Osteoporosis or other bone disorders;
- Diabetes;
- Asthma;
- A disroder (anorexia nervosa);
- Or liver disease.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Accutane.

Accutane can cause serious birth defects if the mother takes a lethal drug during pregnancy. Can one dose of Accutane cause major congenital malformations of the child's ears, eyes, face, skull, heart, and brain. Never use Accutane if you are pregnant.
Women: Unless you have a uterus and ovaries removed (total hysterectomy) or were in menopause for a period of not less than 12 consecutive months, and you are that child-bearing age.

Required even women who have a tubal ligation to use contraception while taking Accutane.

You must have a negative pregnancy test 30 days before you start taking Accutane. Pregnancy test is also required before filling each prescription, and right after that take the last dose of Accutane, and again later in the 30 days. All pregnancy tests required by the program iPLEDGE.

You must agree in writing to use two specific forms of birth control beginning 30 days before you start taking Accutane and ending 30 days after you stop taking it. You must use the primary and secondary form of birth control together.

Primary forms of birth control include:

- Tubal ligation (tubes tied);
- Vasectomy of male sexual partner;
- The IUD (intrauterine device);
- Containing the pill for birth control estrogen (the pill not Mini);
- Spots and hormonal contraceptives, implants, injections, or vaginal ring.

Secondary forms of birth control include:

- A condom in addition to foam or spermicidal jelly;
- A diaphragm in the foam or gel spermicidal addition;
- Cervical cap in addition to A foam or spermicidal gel, and
- Vaginal sponge containing spermicide.

Do not take St. John's wort, an herbal supplement, if you are using another type of hormonal contraception, including patches, pills, implants, injections, or a vaginal ring. Bleeding may occur irregularly.
Stop using Accutane and call your doctor immediately if you have sex without protection, if you quit using contraception, if the menstrual cycle in late, or if you think you may be pregnant.

It is not known whether it passes Accutane in breast milk. Do not take Accutane without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.