| People with acne might will generally | | | | 'off'* Urinary problems* Thinning of the |
| try anything to get rid of it. Who can | | | | hair (temporary)* Joint and muscle pain* |
| blame them? With the wide variety of | | | | Headaches* Dry, chapped skin* Decrease |
| acne medication on the market, getting | | | | in night visionAntibiotics:Antibiotics |
| rid of acne is something that can be | | | | are another acne medication with some |
| achieved by most people. | | | | potential side effects. Many studies |
| However, for every acne medication, | | | | have appeared showing the need for |
| there are side effects. And before you | | | | restraint in the use of antibiotics. |
| try any acne medication, it is important | | | | This includes using antibiotics as an |
| that you understand the risks and the | | | | acne medication. |
| possibility of side effects.Starting | | | | The reason for this is simple. |
| with the most powerful acne medication- | | | | Frequent antibiotic use can lead to |
| Isotretinoin (Accutane)Isotretinoin | | | | resistant strains of bacteria. This |
| (Accutane) is an acne medication that is | | | | goes for acne as well. Over time, acne |
| only prescribed by a doctor for cases of | | | | can become resistant to antibiotics if |
| severe acne. It is seen as an acne | | | | used as a long-term treatment. |
| medication of the last resort. One of | | | | Other possible side effects include:* |
| the reasons for this is that the side | | | | Rashes* Photosensitivity* |
| effects of this acne medication can be | | | | Gastrointestinal problemsBirth Control |
| severe. Do not take this lightly. The | | | | PillsThere are many well-known |
| side effects of Isotretinoin are so many | | | | side-effects associated with birth |
| that blood work is needed before it can | | | | control pills. If used as an acne |
| be administered.Some side effects of | | | | medication, be aware of these side |
| Isotretinoin include:* Birth defects. | | | | effects, which include:* Vaginal |
| This is the most serious side effect. | | | | bleeding* Retaining water* Melasma* |
| Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding | | | | Increased risk of heart attack, strokes, |
| may not take Isotretinoin. There are no | | | | blood clots and breast cancer* |
| studies about whether the risk of birth | | | | DepressionThe author, Bill Urell, |
| defects is the same for men, but men who | | | | reviews only the best diet and fitness |
| take Isotretinoin are advised not to get | | | | plans, tips, and articles that promote |
| women pregnant. | | | | healthier lifestyles. |
| * Chapped lips* Depression, feeling | | | | |