Accutane Acne Treatment And Birth Defects

Reportedly, there are many side effects associated with Accutane including lack of energy, depression, suicide, cataracts, hearing problems, inflammatory bowel disease, strokes, seizures, miscarriage, and abortion to name a few.

And, the scary part is - birth defects can happen with only a very small dose of Accutane. In addition, the defects can be caused in the very early stage (within weeks) of conception - when women may not even realize that they are even pregnant.

So what type of defects have been reported? Various organizations - such as the March of Dimes suggests that Accutane babies can suffer a variety of birth defects ranging from deformities to mental retardation.

It's pretty sad though because many, many people have reported fantastic results.....the clearest skin they've ever had. Even treating cystic acne was very successful and the complexion cleared right up for many people.

Accutane Babies

Years ago,when Accutane was prescribed more easily many women who were pregnant (and did not know it) were taking it without realizing how serious the birth defects were. As a result many women either miscarried or aborted.

The babies that lived suffered some very serious consequence ranging from deformities to retardation. It is estimated that the risk of birth defects happening in the first trimester is about of is about 30 percent. This is pretty serious considering how many women have begun taking the drug before they even knew they're pregnant.

This is why doctors recommend a pregnancy test at least 30 days before starting Accutane treatment.

Documented reports show that even short term exposure to Accutane can result in a variety of abnormalities including external abnormalities such as:

• facial dysmrophia – like cleft palate
• skull abnormality
• ear abnormalities – like absent or unusually small external auditory canals
• ey/visual abnormalities

• central nervous system abnormalities – like cranial nerve deficit
• cerebral abnormalities
• cardiovascular abnormalities
• thymus gland abnormalities
• parathyroid hormone deficiency
• unusually smaller brain and head
• larger than usual fluid areas of the brain (called Hydrocephaly)
• mental abnormalities and low IQ scores

Accutane Birth Defects – What Can You Do?

So, if you plan on taking these drugs, make sure to taking a pregnancy test prior to - and very important - make sure to practice a pregnancy prevention program and fully understand all of the risks involved with this medication. Also, if you should become pregnant while taking this medication – contact your doctor immediately.

Additional Reading - Accutane Acne Treatment

Problems with Acne Antibiotic Treatment - Have you tried antibiotics? Did you experience problems with or side effects? Read more about it here.

Accutane Medicine - learn more about Accutane medication and the risks involved.

Intense Facial Therapy - Special treatment you can now do at home for a lot less than a cost of a professional facial. Clean out pores, reduce scars, red spots, blotches from left over blemishes, and more.

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