Accutane is a serious medication with a wide range of benefits, which is why you are supposed to be taking it just as recommended by your health care provider. Being allergic to Accutane or other parabens is a contraindication, which means you will not be able to take this medicine safely. If you take this drug anyway, the following symptoms of an allergic reaction are possible and they need to be reported to your health care provider as soon as possible: hives, rash, trouble breathing and swelling in your feet, hands, face and throat. Tell your health care provider if you have a family history of the following conditions before starting to use this medication, as this may affect the dose you are prescribed: diabetes, liver disease, asthma, depression, heart disease, Avoid donating blood during the period of your treatment and within one month after the moment you take the last dose of this medication. Do not have any cosmetic procedures done either, especially waxing. You shouldn’t get worried if your acne seems to get worse at the beginning of your treatment, as this is a natural reaction of the skin to this medicine. Never exceed the dose recommended or take
Accutane for longer than prescribed, as this may result in undesired effects and will not make your treatment more successful. Your liver function and cholesterol levels may need to be checked, so seeing your health care provider regularly while taking Accutane is recommended. Accutane can cause life-threatening birth defects in unborn babies. Make sure you use reliable methods of contraception while taking it - one month before, during the treatment and one month after the last dose of this medicine.