Accutane side effects by duration, gender and age - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Accutane. Common side effects include colitis ulcerative among females and colitis ulcerative among males.
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32,751 people who take Accutane and have side effects are studied.
What is Accutane?
Accutane has active ingredients of isotretinoin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 33,753 Accutane users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
Number of Accutane reports submitted per year:

Accutane side effects by time on the drug *:
Accutane side effects by gender *:
Accutane side effects by age *:
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Accutane?
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Related 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 .
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on isotretinoin (the active ingredients of Accutane) and Accutane (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Accutane:
- Accutane (33,753 reports)
Common Accutane side effects:
- Depression: 9,826 reports
- Ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 9,190 reports
- Crohn's disease (condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 7,519 reports
- Stress and anxiety: 5,220 reports
- Irritable bowel syndrome: 4,848 reports
All Accutane side effects from A to Z:
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