Claravis and Nightmares - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nightmares is reported as a side effect among people who take Claravis (isotretinoin), especially for people who are female, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Magnesium, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nightmares when taking Claravis. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,471 people who have side effects when taking Claravis from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Claravis?

Claravis has active ingredients of isotretinoin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 9,636 Claravis users. Check the latest studies of Claravis.

What is Nightmares?

Nightmares (unpleasant dreams) is found to be associated with 1,350 drugs and 1,909 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nightmares.

On May, 22, 2026

9,471 people reported to have side effects when taking Claravis.
Among them, 15 people (0.16%) have Nightmares.

Among these 15 people:

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Claravis and have Nightmares?

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Claravis:

Claravis (9,636 reports)

Nightmares treatments and more:

Nightmares (42,077 reports)

How severe was Nightmares and when was it recovered:

Nightmares in Claravis

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of isotretinoin:

Nightmares and drugs with ingredients of isotretinoin (108 reports)

Sub-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+

Browse all side effects of Claravis:

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 z

Browse all the drugs that are associated with Nightmares:

Nightmares (1,350 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Nightmares:

Nightmares (1,909 conditions)

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 .
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 (the active ingredients of Claravis) and Claravis (the brand name). 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?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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