Side effects of isotretinoin
| Dose related and predictable |
| Dryness of skin and mucous membranes including nose, eyes, and lips |
| Of particular concern |
| Teratogenicity, during treatment and for 6 weeks after stopping |
| Mood change—highly publicised, unproven, but cause for concern |
| Uncommon |
| Facial erythema, eczema, hair loss, and photosensitivity |
| Myalgia and arthralgia |
| Abnormalities of liver function |
| Elevation of triglycerides and cholesterol values |
| Bacterial overgrowth, particularly Staphylococcus aureus |
| Benign intracranial hypertension |