Accutane and Dexedrine drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Accutane (isotretinoin) and Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate). Common drug interactions include nephrolithiasis among females and inflammatory bowel disease among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Accutane and Dexedrine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 33 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 Dexedrine?
Dexedrine has active ingredients of dextroamphetamine sulfate. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 4,735 Dexedrine users. Check the latest studies of Dexedrine.
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33 people who take Accutane and Dexedrine together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Accutane and Dexedrine, by gender? *:
female:
- Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
- Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
- Lip dry
- Vomiting
- White blood cell count decreased
- Gastrointestinal hypomotility (less activity of the intestinal tract)
- Multiple sclerosis relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath)
- Abdominal pain
- Back pain
- Blood cholesterol increased
male:
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Crohn's disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract)
- Ill-defined disorder
- Intestinal haemorrhage (bleeding from intestine)
- Multi-organ disorder (multiple organ disease)
- Nasal dryness (dry nose)
- Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)
- Perirectal abscess
- Lymphadenitis (inflammation or enlargement of a lymph node)
- Pruritus ani (chronic itching of the skin around the anus)
What are the common drug interactions of Accutane and Dexedrine, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
- Granuloma (a small area of inflammation due to tissue injury)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Intussusception
- Sunburn
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Vomiting
- Abdominal abscess (collection of pus in abdomen)
- Abdominal pain
- Appendix disorder
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
20-29:
- Aggression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder (mood disorder)
- Electrocardiogram abnormal
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Mood disorder (a condition characterized by distorted, excessive or inappropriate moods or emotions)
- Psychotic disorder
- Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes)
- Suicidal ideation
- Suicide attempt
30-39:
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Colitis ulcerative (inflammation of colon with ulcer)
- Crohn's disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract)
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Intestinal haemorrhage (bleeding from intestine)
- Intestinal obstruction
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Multiple sclerosis relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath)
- Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
- Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
40-49:
- Blood cholesterol increased
- Herpes simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection)
- Mouth ulceration (mouth ulcers)
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Lip dry
- White blood cell count decreased
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Acute coronary syndrome (acute chest pain and other symptoms that happen because the heart does not get blood)
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Dry skin
- Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
- Gastrointestinal hypomotility (less activity of the intestinal tract)
- Intestinal obstruction
- Lip dry
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Depression: 2 people, 6.06%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Dexedrine:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Accutane and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
- Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on isotretinoin and dextroamphetamine sulfate (the active ingredients of Accutane and Dexedrine, respectively), and Accutane and Dexedrine (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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