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