Dr I am on tablet isotretinoin 20 for my acne along with biotin 5 mg. I would like to know what precautions or care I should take to minimise the side effects. I am married and 40 years old.Have a 15 year daughter. No more planning a baby. Applying cetaphil moisturiser and Olay sun screen. Using petroleum jelly for my lips.
Dear Kaavya97 1. Isotretinoin is highly teratogenic(deformation to the baby) , even tough you don't have plans of extending the family, it would be appropriate to use contraception while on the Chat Doctor.  In few patients have increased triglyceride and the cholesterol levels, thus if u could take a lipid profile test prior to treatment, it would be of value to you and your treating physician, for deciding the future course of treatment . 3. the rest of the preventive measures that your adopting (detail moisturizer, sunscreen, petroleum jelly) will definitely take care of the side effects 4. In advent of a) depression b) visual problems - please bring it to the notice of your treating physician hope I managed to answer your doubt thank you