What does the FDA Medication Guide say about Accutane Capsules?
Read this Medication Guide every time you get a prescription or a refill for Accutane (ACK-u-tane). There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your prescriber (doctor or other health care provider). What is the most important information I should know about Accutane? Accutane is used to treat a type of severe acne (nodular acne) that has not been helped by other treatments, including antibiotics. However, Accutane can cause serious side effects. Before starting Accutane, discuss with your prescriber how bad your acne is, the possible benefits of Accutane, and its possible side effects, to decide if Accutane is right for you. Your prescriber will ask you to read and sign a form or forms indicating you understand some of the serious risks of Accutane. Possible serious side effects of taking Accutane include Accutane birth defects and mental disorders. Accutane: Birth defects. Accutane can cause birth defects (deformed babies) if taken by a preg
