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Acne drug Accutane raises cholesterol, study finds

October 02, 2008

A recent study has found that 4 in 10 people who use the anti-acne medicine Accutane developed elevated cholesterol levels, and 40 percent of the drug's users showed raised levels of triglycerides. Doctors have long known about the risk of elevated cholesterol in people using Accutane, but they were not aware of how prevalent the side effect may be. Accutane is currently the most effective anti-acne treatment on the market, resolving about 89 percent of cases of severe acne. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

In response to MadDad...

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

MadDad said... My son has acne, and his dermatologist says the best way to treat it beyond... Read more »

Can Honey Rejuvenate the Skin?

By healthgal , Health Expert

The history of honey dates back to a time when it featured prominently in healing therapies for the... Read more »

Acne Treatment on a Budget

By Dr. Hema Sundaram , Health Expert

...actually work for your acne. Drugstore and mail-order acne treatments are not only weaker than... Read more »

Acne and Your Diet

By healthgal , Health Expert

When I went through my medical training, I learned that diet has little to do with acne. My... Read more »

Six Strategies for Taming Teenage Acne

By Dr. Hema Sundaram , Health Expert

...often irritating to the skin. For a step-by-step acne treatment system that really works, ask... Read more »

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Health Guide

Depression Issues: Take Action: Management of depression

Depression is a treatable and manageable condition. Individuals suffering from depression should: Become educated about the disease Continue taking medication until recommended to stop by... Read more »

Bipolar Depression: What are the treatments and drugs used to treat bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control their illness. Psychotherapy helps patients... Read more »

Migraine Issues: Take Action: Management of migraine

Although a cure for migraine headache does not yet exist, headache pain can be managed with lifestyle modifications and medication. Specifically: Keep a diary to record headache patternsAvoid... Read more »

Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation

What is enhanced external counterpulsation?Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a treatment for angina (also called angina pectoris), or chest pain. Angina occurs when the muscle cells of ... Read more »

ADHD Issues: How is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treated?

ADHD and childhood behavioral disorders are usually better treated in specialized education settings with behavioral management of the disruptive behavior. Whether the patient is an ADHD adult... Read more »

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