Uses: Treat Acne and Bad Skin
Chemical Name: Oratane Isotretinoin
Quantity: 60 caps
What It Is:
Isotretinoin, often known by its brand name Accutane®, is an oral medication approved for severe, scarring acne that is normally prescribed for 15-20 weeks. It is sometimes referred to as the "nuclear option" due to its ability to provide remission of acne in about 2/3 of people who take it, while at the same time causing concerning, potentially lifelong side effects, including severe birth defects. Isotretinoin is a powerful drug that changes the skin and the body forever. Once you take it, there is no going back. As a real life example, because of the way isotretinoin can permanently alter eyesight, the U.S. military will not allow anyone who has previously taken isotretinoin to be a fighter pilot.
How It Works:
It clears acne primarily through permanently reducing skin oil production, but also reduces bacteria, prevents clogged pores, and reduces inflammation.Take with a High-fat Meal: For isotretinoin to get absorbed into the bloodstream, it should be taken with a high-fat meal (20 grams of fat or more).
Side Effects:
Because it is an oral medication, it affects the entire body. Dry, cracked lips and skin are expected, and side effects such as nose bleeds, irritated eyes, rashes, fatigue, headaches, joint pain, and insomnia are just a few of the other common side effects. Some of these side effects may be lifelong, leaving the user with, for instance, a lifetime of impaired joints, or the need to use lip balm several times a day for the rest of their life. Pregnancy: EXTREME CAUTION! ISOTRETINOIN CAUSES SEVERE BIRTH DEFECTS AND MISCARRIAGE. Females using isotretinoin must pass two (2) pregnancy tests before taking isotretinoin, and must use at least two (2) forms of birth control while on isotretinoin. Suicide & Depression: Many people swear that they are more depressed or suicidal while taking isotretinoin, and while the research we have thus far does not show a connection, anyone taking isotretinoin should closely monitor their mental state.
