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1. Accutane Side Effects Exposed: Side Effects of the Miracle
Drug and the Alternative to Accutane
If you suffer from severe case of acne that has failed to respond to conventional
treatments such as antibiotics, then your dermatologist may recommend the use of the
popular Accutane or Isotretinoin. Accutane is a potent oral drug from Hoffman-LaRoche
that has been proven highly effective for reducing acne symptoms dramatically after only
one course of 15-20 weeks.
With its undoubting success at battling even the toughest cases of acne and ever-
growing popularity among teens as a miracle drug, why is Accutane still considered the
most controversial pharmaceutical on the market? The answer: a documented list of
severe and sometimes permanent side effects.
Although some of the side effects associated with the use of Isotretinoin are mild and
tolerable (dry lips, dry eyes, nosebleeds, extremely dry skin, increased sensitivity to the
sun and thinning hair) there is in fact a long list of serious side effects that have been
reported due to the use of Accuttane which persisted even after the drug therapy was
stopped. Among those are: Severe aches and pains in the lower back and large joints,
severe allergy reactions that include moderate rashes and difficulty to breath, vision
problems, hearing loss, permanent liver damage, persistent migraines and headaches
and skeletal hyperostosis which is an excessive bone growth that occurs along the sides
of the spine.
But perhaps, the two most bothersome of all Accutane side effects are its potential to
cause severe birth defects if taken by pregnant women or women that became pregnant
while taking the drug and the suggested link between the intake of Accutane and the
changes in mood, severe depression and suicidal thoughts.
Since, Isotretinoin can be harmful to the fetus, it should not be used during pregnancy
and women should avoid pregnancy for at least a month after the use of Accutane.
Additionally, because of its severe side effects, nursing mothers must avoid the drug
completely.
Although researchers still argue whether Isotretinoin causes depression or not, Roche the
manufacturer of Accutane, openly shares information claiming that Accutane and its
generic, isotretinoin, can alter mood: "Synthetic derivatives of vitamin A, can negatively
impact brain chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin."
The FDA website warns: "All patients treated with isotretinoin should be observed closely
for symptoms of depression or suicidal thoughts, such as sad mood, irritability, acting on
dangerous impulses, anger, loss of pleasure ... mood disturbance, psychosis, or
aggression."
Moreover, statistics show that between 1989 and 2003, there were 216 reported drug-
linked suicides among U.S. teens younger than 18. Of these, 72 suicides were linked to
Accutane (isotretinoin). The next highest number of suicides in that time period -- 55 --

2. involved Prozac (fluoxetine).
Accutane works by reducing the size and output of the sebaceous glands and thus stops
excess oil production. The problem is that Accutane damages your skins sebum glands
and liver function in the process. By the time you stop taking the drug, your skin oil
glands will return to function but your liver will not be able to properly balance your
hormones and prevent the over production of sebum.
Isotrteinoin also normalizes your keratinization (the shedding of dead skin cells),
improves fat metabolism and reduces inflammation. But all of these benefits can be
easily achieved using all natural dietary, supplementation and skin care alternatives and
without the side effects. For example: Foods that are rich in Vitamin A and Beta Carotene
can help reduce the secretion of oil by the sebaceous glands. Simple home made peels
made of Papaya can easily replace the peeling action of Isotrerinoin and sleep
optimization, and regular exercising including vitamin, C, E, Zinc and Colostrum can
boost the immune abilities of the body and thus reduce inflammation.
Accutane is not the solution to acne. Not only does it treat the symptoms of the disease
and not the internal cause, stopping your skin's natural oil production, can in most cases,
result in extra dryness combined with the acceleration of the skin's aging process (yes!
your skin will look older). Moreover, Accutane severely damages your liver function
among other side effects, which in turn destroys your delicate inner balance and your
natural healing abilities. Hence, it is doing the opposite of curing.
A long-term acne solution should address the internal cause of acne by tackling all acne
contributing factors and neutralizing the acne environment - the only, safe, natural and
effective way you could ever achieve lasting acne freedom.
Mike Walden is a certified nutritionist, independent medical researcher, natural
health consultant and author of the #1 best-selling e-book, "Acne No More-
Open The Door To An Acne Free Life." Mike has written dozens of holistic health
articles and has been featured in ezines and print magazines, as well as on
hundreds of websites worldwide. For information on Mike's Holistic Clear Skin
program, visit:
Acne No More