Isotretinoin and Paraesthesia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Paraesthesia is reported as a side effect among people who take Isotretinoin (isotretinoin), especially for people who are male, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Minocycline, and have Hidradenitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Paraesthesia when taking Isotretinoin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,967 people who have side effects when taking Isotretinoin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Isotretinoin?

Isotretinoin has active ingredients of isotretinoin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 8,155 Isotretinoin users. Check the latest studies of Isotretinoin.

What is Paraesthesia?

Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect) is found to be associated with 2,688 drugs and 3,119 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Paraesthesia.



On Jun, 08, 2026

7,967 people reported to have side effects when taking Isotretinoin.
Among them, 29 people (0.36%) have Paraesthesia.

Could Isotretinoin cause Paraesthesia?

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Isotretinoin when they have Paraesthesia? *

What is the gender of people who have Paraesthesia when taking Isotretinoin? *

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What is the age of people who have Paraesthesia when taking Isotretinoin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Isotretinoin? *

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What are other side effects people have besides Paraesthesia? *

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What are the existing conditions these people have? *

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on isotretinoin (the active ingredients of Isotretinoin) and Isotretinoin (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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