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    • ISOTRETINOIN (Generic for ABSORICA)

    • QTY 60
    • 30 MG
    • Capsule

ISOTRETINOIN (eye soe TRET i noyn) treats severe acne. It is often prescribed when other acne medications do not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. It belongs to a group of medications called retinoids.

ISOTRETINOIN (Generic for ABSORICA) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Isotretinoin 30mg, Oral capsule

    • Interaction: Alcohol
    • Severity: Mild
    • Notes for Consumers: Avoid or limit alcoholic drinks while taking Isotretinoin. Side effects from Isotretinoin may get worse if you also drink alcohol-containing beverages while taking Isotretinoin therapy. In addition, alcohol may alter the results of blood test done to monitor Isotretinoin therapy; avoid alcoholic drinks for at least 36 hours before any orderd blood test.
    • Notes for Professionals: Ethanol can potentiate the hypertriglyceridemic effects of isotretinoin; patients experiencing hyperlipidemia while on isotretinoin should be advised to limit their intake of ethanol.

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