Chapped lips 90%, Dry skin and itching 80% - the use
of daily alpha hydroxacids will help prevent this side
effect. Dryness of nose, mild nosebleed 80% Irritation
of the eyelids and eyes 40% - Joint and muscle pains
15% Temporary hair thinning 10% Rash 7% Intestinal symptoms
5% Urinary symptoms 5% Headache 5% Increased sensitivity
to sunburn 5% Decreased night vision <1% Depression,
thoughts of suicide <1%
The most damaging side effect
of isotretinoin is serious birth defects if taken during
pregnancy.Some people develop
headaches while on Accutane. If you develop a persistent
headache while on Accutane, call your physician right
away. A persistent headache, which will not go away
while on Accutane, can be dangerous and you should stop
the medication.
Actisite (tetracycline)
The effects of Actisite on bone loss, tooth mobility,
or tooth loss from periodontal disease has not been
established.
ActisiteŽ fiber should not be used in patients who
are hypersensitive to any tetracycline.
The use of the
tetracycline class during tooth development (last half
of pregnancy, infancy and childhood to age of 8 years)
may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth. Tetracycline
drugs should not be used in this age group unless
other treatment is not likely to be effective or if alternative
therapy is contraindicated.
Erythromycin
May cause stomach upset, diarrhea,
loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps
the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your
doctor.
If you have had
liver disease or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes),
tell your doctor before you take this drug. Throw away
any unused part of your prescription after your doctor
tells you to stop taking it. Erythromycin may lose its
effectiveness over time and should not be saved to treat
other infections. This drug should be used only if clearly
needed during pregnancy. Small amounts of drug do appear
in breast milk, so consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Minocycline
All tetracyclines form a stable calcium complex in
any bone-forming tissue. A decrease in fibula growth
rate has been observed in young animals (rats and rabbits)
given oral tetracycline in doses of 25 mg/kg every six
hours.
Results of animal studies indicate that tetracyclines
cross the placenta, are found in fetal tissues, and
can have toxic effects on the developing fetus (often
related to retardation of skeletal development). Evidence
of embryotoxicity has been noted in animals treated
early in pregnancy.
Central nervous system side effects including lightheadedness,
dizziness, or vertigo have been reported with minocycline
therapy. Patients who experience these symptoms should
be cautioned about driving vehicles or using hazardous
machinery while on minocycline therapy
Pseudotumor cerebri (benign intracranial hypertension)
in adults has been associated with the use of tetracyclines.
The usual clinical manifestations are headache and blurred
vision. Bulging fontanels have been associated with
the use of tetracyclines in infants. While both of these
conditions and related symptoms usually resolve after
discontinuation of tetracycline, the possibility for
permanent sequelae exists.
MINOCYCLINE, LIKE OTHER TETRACYCLINE-CLASS
ANTIBIOTICS, CAN CAUSE FETAL HARM WHEN ADMINISTERED TO
A PREGNANT WOMAN. IF ANY TETRACYCLINE IS USED DURING PREGNANCY
OR IF THE PATIENT BECOMES PREGNANT WHILE TAKING THESE
DRUGS, THE PATIENT SHOULD BE APPRISED OF THE POTENTIAL
HAZARD TO THE FETUS. THE USE OF DRUGS OF THE TETRACYCLINE
CLASS DURING TOOTH DEVELOPMENT (LAST HALF OF PREGNANCY,
INFANCY, AND CHILDHOOD TO THE AGE OF 8 YEARS) MAY CAUSE
PERMANENT DISCOLORATION OF THE TEETH (YELLOW-GRAY-BROWN).
Ortho Tri Cyclen
Research has demonstrated that ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN decreases
the level of a hormone which contributes to the development
of acne-producing agents, thus attacking the cause of
the acne. In the clinical studies, ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN
showed improvement of acne similar to that seen in studies
looking at efficacy of benzoyl peroxide and topical
or systemic antibiotics.
Serious as well as minor side effects have been reported
with the use of oral contraceptives. Serious risks,
which can be life threatening, include blood clots,
stroke and heart attacks are increased if you smoke
cigarettes.
Some studies have reported an increase in the risk
of developing breast cancer among women who use oral
contraceptives. However, the majority of studies have
found no overall increase in this risk. Some studies
have reported an increase of developing breast cancer,
particularly at a younger age. This increased relative
risk appears to be related to duration of use. You should
speak to your healthcare professional about how this
risk relates to your use of the pill.
