Accutane vs. Amnesteem
- Are Accutane and Amnesteem the Same Thing?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Accutane?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Amnesteem?
- What is Accutane?
- What is Amnesteem?
- What Drugs Interact with Accutane?
- What Drugs Interact with Amnesteem?
- How Should Accutane Be Taken?
- How Should Amnesteem Be Taken?
Are Accutane and Amnesteem the Same Thing?
Accutane (isotretinoin) and Amnesteem (isotretinoin) are forms of vitamin A called retinoids used for the treatment and prevention of severe acne.
The brand name Accutane is discontinued in the U.S., but generic formulations are available.
What Are Possible Side Effects of Accutane?
Common side effects of Accutane include:
- dry skin,
- itching,
- rash,
- dry nose,
- nosebleeds,
- cracks in the corners of the mouth,
- dry mouth,
- dry lips,
- cracking or peeling skin,
- inflammation of the whites of the eyes,
- dry eyes,
- joint pain,
- back pain,
- dizziness,
- drowsiness,
- nervousness, or
- changes in your fingernails or toenails.
What Are Possible Side Effects of Amnesteem?
Common side effects of Amnesteem include:
- dry skin,
- chapped lips,
- dry eyes, and
- dry nose that may lead to nosebleeds.
Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Amnesteem including:
- increased brain pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, seizures, or stroke);
- a rash with a fever,
- blisters on legs, arms or face and/or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, eyes, or if your skin begins to peel;
- severe stomach, chest, or bowel pain;
- trouble swallowing or painful swallowing,
- new or worsening heartburn,
- diarrhea,
- rectal bleeding,
- yellowing of your skin or eyes,
- dark urine,
- back pain,
- joint pain,
- broken bones,
- hearing problems,
- vision problems, and
- blood sugar problems.
What is Accutane?
Accutane (isotretinoin) is a retinoid used for the treatment and prevention of severe acne. The brand name Accutane is discontinued in the U.S., but generic formulations are available.
What is Amnesteem?
Amnesteem (isotretinoin capsules) is a retinoid indicated for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne.
What Drugs Interact With Accutane?
Accutane may interact with steroids, seizure medications, or tetracycline antibiotics
What Drugs Interact With Amnesteem?
Amnesteem may interact with steroids or tetracycline antibiotics.
Amnesteem may also interact with vitamin A, hormonal contraceptives, St. John's wort, and phenytoin.
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