Just started Claravis (Accutane). By the third pill, I experienced reactions. Should I stop?

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By taking the third pill, I experienced extreme constipation, nausea, vomiting, chills, sweating, cold feet and radiating pain on upper side of stomache..Is this a allergy or should I stop taking Accutane?

Daniel Navi, MD, FAAD · Answer

While allergic reactions to isotretinoin (generic Claravis) is quite rare it can occur. The symptoms you're describing are not consistent with common side effects of isotretinoin but may be a form of intolerance to the medication. The only way to reliably substantiate this is if you stop taking the medication for a short period of time resulting in resolution of the symptoms. I advise consulting with the prescribing dermatologist about your symptoms as they may also be from other causes. However, a trial off the medication should substantiate this as noted above. Good luck!

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