12-01-2010, 03:53 PM
A patient with acne vulgaris is considering treatment
with isotretinoin. Her acne has been refractory to oral antibiotics
and topical washes. In addition to counseling regarding
the teratogenic effects of this medication, which
other side effect has been documented with isotretinoin
for the treatment of acne vulgaris?
A. Bradycardia
B. Cutaneous lymphomas
C. Fugue state
D. Hypertriglyceridemia
E. Tooth discoloration
with isotretinoin. Her acne has been refractory to oral antibiotics
and topical washes. In addition to counseling regarding
the teratogenic effects of this medication, which
other side effect has been documented with isotretinoin
for the treatment of acne vulgaris?
A. Bradycardia
B. Cutaneous lymphomas
C. Fugue state
D. Hypertriglyceridemia
E. Tooth discoloration