Sotret and Vision blurred - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Vision blurred is reported as a side effect among people who take Sotret (isotretinoin), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Amnesteem, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Vision blurred when taking Sotret. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,745 people who have side effects when taking Sotret from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sotret?

Sotret has active ingredients of isotretinoin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 9,023 Sotret users. Check the latest studies of Sotret.

What is Vision blurred?

Vision blurred is found to be associated with 2,495 drugs and 2,967 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Vision blurred.

On Jul, 28, 2026

8,745 people reported to have side effects when taking Sotret.
Among them, 81 people (0.93%) have Vision blurred.

Among these 81 people:

How long have people been on Sotret when they have Vision blurred? *

What is the gender of people who have Vision blurred when taking Sotret? *

female: 68 %
male: 32 %

What is the age of people who have Vision blurred when taking Sotret? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sotret? *

What are other side effects people have besides Vision blurred? *

Headache (pain in head): 25 people, 30.86%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 21 people, 25.93%
Joint Pain: 13 people, 16.05%
Dizziness: 10 people, 12.35%
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 10 people, 12.35%
Depression: 9 people, 11.11%
Ear Pain: 8 people, 9.88%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 8 people, 9.88%
Eye Pain: 7 people, 8.64%
Hair Loss: 7 people, 8.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 2 people, 2.47%
Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 1.23%
Skin Wrinkling (wrinkle on skin): 1 person, 1.23%
Alopecia Scarring (irreversible damage of the hair follicles, replacing them with scar tissue): 1 person, 1.23%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 1.23%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 1 person, 1.23%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 1.23%
Cheilitis (infection of lips): 1 person, 1.23%
Depression: 1 person, 1.23%
Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 1 person, 1.23%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 .
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 Sotret) and Sotret (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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DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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