Accutane and Decadron drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Accutane (isotretinoin) and Decadron (dexamethasone). Common drug interactions include back pain among females and inflammatory bowel disease among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Accutane and Decadron. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 73 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Accutane?

Accutane has active ingredients of isotretinoin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 35,221 Accutane users. Check the latest studies of Accutane.

What is Decadron?

Decadron has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 47,210 Decadron users. Check the latest studies of Decadron.

On Aug, 06, 2026

73 people who take Accutane and Decadron together, and have interactions are studied.

Accutane and Decadron drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Accutane and Decadron, by gender? *:

female:

Back pain
Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
Pneumonia
Asteatosis (any disease that persistently causes the skin to dry)
Cheilitis (infection of lips)
Colitis (inflammation of colon)
Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
Dyspepsia (indigestion)
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters)
Folliculitis (infection of hair root)

male:

Inflammatory bowel disease
Colitis ulcerative (inflammation of colon with ulcer)
Abscess (pus)
Iron deficiency anaemia
Stomach discomfort (pain in abdomen)
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight)
Anxiety
Eosinophilia (eosinophil count in the peripheral blood exceeds)
Alanine aminotransferase increased

What are the common drug interactions of Accutane and Decadron, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

Colitis (inflammation of colon)
Colitis ulcerative (inflammation of colon with ulcer)
Inflammatory bowel disease
Proctitis (inflammation of the rectum and anus)
Anxiety
Folliculitis (infection of hair root)
Asteatosis (any disease that persistently causes the skin to dry)
Back pain
Cheilitis (infection of lips)
Crohn's disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract)

20-29:

Proctitis ulcerative (inflammation of the rectum and anus ulcerative)
Stress
Inflammatory bowel disease
Irritable bowel syndrome
Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
Asthenia (weakness)
Bone marrow failure
Confusional state
Death
Decreased appetite

30-39:

Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
Respiratory failure (excl neonatal) (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system(excluding neonatal))
Acidosis (build-up of carbon dioxide in the blood)
Anxiety
Blood creatinine increased
Colitis ulcerative (inflammation of colon with ulcer)
Colonic polyp (extra part of colon tissue grow in intestine)
Decreased appetite
Depression
Diverticulum intestinal (a pouch that is attached to the first part of the small intestine)

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

Inflammatory bowel disease
Depression
Colitis ulcerative (inflammation of colon with ulcer)
Injury
Anxiety
Proctitis (inflammation of the rectum and anus)
Rectal polyp (fleshy growth occurring on the lining of the colon)
Cheilitis (infection of lips)
Duodenal ulcer haemorrhage (bleeding duodenal ulcer)
Irritable bowel syndrome

60+:

Inflammatory bowel disease
Colitis ulcerative (inflammation of colon with ulcer)
Oral surgery
Osteonecrosis (death of bone)
Tooth extraction
Weight decreased
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Bipolar disorder (mood disorder)
Blood pressure decreased
Blood triglycerides increased

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lip Disorder (disease of lip): 14 people, 19.18%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 14 people, 19.18%
Asteatosis (any disease that persistently causes the skin to dry): 14 people, 19.18%
Brain Neoplasm Malignant (brain cancer tumour): 7 people, 9.59%
Glioblastoma Multiforme (most common and deadliest of malignant primary brain tumours in adults): 6 people, 8.22%
Folliculitis (infection of hair root): 6 people, 8.22%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 5.48%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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