Accutane (isotretinoin)
Accutane is generally prescribed for treating severe nodular acne. Accutane is a form of vitamin A and helps the skin renew itself. Side effects include:
- Severe, life-threatening birth defects if used by women who are pregnant
- Crohn’s DiseaseCrohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Inflammation caused by Crohn's disease can involve different areas of the digestive tract in different people.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis