Claravis

Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin, also known as 13-cis-retinoic acid and sold under the brand name Accutane among others, is a medication primarily used to treat severe acne. It is also used to prevent certain skin cancers (squamous-cell carcinoma), and in the treatment of other cancers. It is used to treat harlequin-type ichthyosis, a usually lethal skin disease, and lamellar ichthyosis. It is a retinoid, meaning it is related to vitamin A, and is found in small quantities naturally in the body. Its isomer, tre...

Side effects? Growth stunt ED Anyone using this drug have thexe side effects? ## Hello, Mark! How are you? Yes, both of those are possible side effects of taking this medication. Others, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, anemia, depression, headache and dry eyes. Have you discussed these issues with your doctor?

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Hi! So this is my second month of accutane. My first month my doctor prescribed me 40mg per day and I was taking amnestreem. This month she told me to take 60mg/day, 40 mg with one meal and 20mg with the other. The pharmacy gave me 40mg of amnestreem and 20mg of claravis. I asked the pharmacist if this was okay and he said yes but my doctor told me to make sure I take the same brand. The pharmacist couldn't get the same brand in each of the strengths. I've noticed my skin is getting much worse. Is what I'm doing okay?? Is my skin getting worse because of it? Help!! ## Hello, I think the reason why your doctor wanted you to get the same brands of medication might be because of the "inactive" ingredients. Different manufacturers use different inactive ingredients in th...

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Does Barr Manufacturer have any grants, free or discounted options in obtaining 30mg twice a day for CLARAVIS pills to help my daughter with her extreme acne problem? Please help if able or can recommend who and how we can obtain any assistance. Thank You So Much. ## There don't seem to be any assistance programs for Claravis, or Accutane. It is very rare to find them for such medications, since they aren't considered life-sustaining and are usually only used for a short period of time. Learn more Claravis details here. Have you tried asking her doctor? They may have some samples. Otherwise, the only thing I can thing of her trying might be an antibiotic like Cephalexin, it's a generic and on the $4 plan at many stores, but it can also be very effective at helping with acne....

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oblong orange capsule with barr on the left side and 936 on the right side ## I located the pill in description to be Claravis (40 mg); a generic for isotretinion prescribed for the treatment of severe cystic acne vulgaris. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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It is brownish red in color and it says barr on on the left and 454 on the right side. It is a capsule. It is long and cylinder shaped. ## isotretinoin 30 mg ## The identification provided by z is correct, to be specific, this is a name brand for it that's called Claravis. Learn more Claravis details here. It is also more commonly known by the name Accutane and it used to treat Acne. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness and headache. There are also some side effects that may be permanent. Are there any other comments or questions?

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Claravis 10 mg Oral Capsule by Barr Laboratories, Inc. ## Markings: barr;934 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Gray ## Package Codes: 0555-1054-56, 0555-1054-86 ## Active Ingredients: Isotretinoin

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Claravis 20 mg Oral Capsule by Barr Laboratories, Inc. ## Markings: barr;935 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Brown ## Package Codes: 0555-1055-56, 0555-1055-86 ## Active Ingredients: Isotretinoin

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Claravis 30 mg Oral Capsule by Barr Laboratories, Inc. ## Markings: barr;454 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 0555-1056-86 ## Active Ingredients: Isotretinoin

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Claravis 40 mg Oral Capsule by Barr Laboratories, Inc. ## Markings: barr;936 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 0555-1057-56, 0555-1057-86 ## Active Ingredients: Isotretinoin

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Claravis 30 mg/1 Oral Capsule by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: barr;454 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 54868-6185-0 ## Active Ingredients: Isotretinoin

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Claravis 20 mg Oral Capsule by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: barr;935 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Brown ## Package Codes: 54868-6307-0 ## Active Ingredients: Isotretinoin

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Claravis 40 mg Oral Capsule by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: barr;936 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 54868-6308-0 ## Active Ingredients: Isotretinoin