Itching in Accutane - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Itching, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Accutane (isotretinoin). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, 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 Itching?

Itching is found to be associated with 3,211 drugs and 4,537 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Itching.

On Aug, 13, 2026

20 people who have Itching while taking Accutane were studied.

Severity of Itching *:

least: 13.33 %
moderate: 60.0 %
severe: 26.67 %
most severe: 0.0 %

When people recovered from Itching *:

while on drug: 0.0 %
after off the drug: 0.0 %
not yet: 100 %

Effectiveness of Accutane *:

not at all: 6.25 %
somewhat: 12.5 %
moderate: 43.75 %
high: 25.0 %
very high: 12.5 %

Race of the people *:

African American, Non-Hispanic: 6.67 %
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
Asian: 20.0 %
Hispanic: 0.0 %
Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
Two or more races: 0.0 %
White, Non-Hispanic: 73.33 %

Time on Accutane *:

Gender of people when taking Accutane *:

female: 90 %
male: 10 %

Age of people when taking Accutane *:

Conditions people have *:

Birth Control: 3 people, 15.00%
Oil Acne (oily skin acne): 2 people, 10.00%
Depression: 2 people, 10.00%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 2 people, 10.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 10.00%
Type 1 Diabetes: 1 person, 5.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 5.00%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 5.00%
Cytolytic Vaginosis (overgrowth of lactobacilli in the vagina, which causes itching, redness, and discharge): 1 person, 5.00%
Dry Skin: 1 person, 5.00%

Other drugs people take besides Accutane *:

Zoloft: 2 people, 10.00%
Simvastatin: 2 people, 10.00%
Yasmin: 2 people, 10.00%
Multivitamin: 1 person, 5.00%
Alesse: 1 person, 5.00%
Celexa: 1 person, 5.00%
Ciprofloxacin Extended Release: 1 person, 5.00%
Claritin: 1 person, 5.00%
Concerta: 1 person, 5.00%
Cromolyn Sodium: 1 person, 5.00%

Other side effects people have besides Itching *:

Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 25.00%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 20.00%
Dry Skin: 4 people, 20.00%
Lip Dry: 3 people, 15.00%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 15.00%
Vagina Dryness: 3 people, 15.00%
Chapped Lips (cracking, fissuring, and peeling of the skin f lip): 2 people, 10.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 10.00%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 2 people, 10.00%
Weight Loss: 2 people, 10.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Accutane and have Itching?

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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.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on isotretinoin (the active ingredients of Accutane). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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