Which effects are documented as continuing?
Hearing impairment and decreased night vision have persisted after treatment in some reported cases. Hair loss that persisted in some cases is also listed. These reports establish that persistence is possible; they do not show how likely it is for an individual reader.
What is expected to clear?
Dry skin, chapped lips, dry eyes, and dry nose are common while taking isotretinoin. Dryness is expected to clear after isotretinoin is stopped.
What should you do about a symptom that continues?
Problems with vision, or painful or constant eye dryness, require a call to your doctor right away. Several causes can produce a continuing symptom, so a clinician should assess it and the other possible causes.
Frequently asked questions
Can Accutane effects last after treatment?
Yes. Hearing impairment and decreased night vision have persisted after treatment in some reported cases, and hair loss that persisted in some cases is listed.
Does every side effect last?
No. Dryness is common during treatment and is expected to clear after isotretinoin is stopped.