Istretinoin Medication for Acne

Montrealers who have serious acne can get an referral from their family doctor for a dermatogolist in their area, or they choose to visit a private clinic and pay for the services rendered.

Prescription strength topical treatments for acne

Isotretinoin

Even antibiotics may not be enough to treat deep rooted cysts. Isotretinoin is used in extreme cases, but it has to be monitored by the dermatologist, because it does come with very severe side effects such as birth defects in the offspring of pregnant women. Pregnant women or women who have concluded treatment, but become pregnant just weeks after the treatment are at risk.

Note: Any woman of childbearing age must participate in a FDA approved monitoring program before they will be given a prescription for the drug.

Other Isotretinoin commonly causes side effects include:

dry eyes, lips, nose, mouth and skin
itchiness
poor night vision
sensitivity to the sun
nose bleeds
muscle aches
liver enzyme elevation
high levels triglycerides and cholesterol in the bloodstream

There is also a possibility of suicide and depression. This is new research. Doctors remain cautious about these findings.

If you are taking the drug Isotretinoin and your mood changes in any way especially if you begin to feel sad,or depressed alert your dermatologist right away.

Source:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/acne/DS00169/DSECTION=treatments%2Dand%2Ddrugs