Acitretin is a prescription medication used to treat severe psoriasis.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Common side effects include:
- chapped lips
- peeling fingertips, palms, and soles
- itching
- scaly skin
- weak nails
- sticky or fragile (weak) skin
- runny or dry nose
- nosebleeds
- dry mouth
- joint pain
- tight muscles
- hair loss
- dry eyes
- rise in blood fats (lipids)
This is not a complete list of acitretin side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Acitretin is a prescription medication used to treat severe psoriasis. This medication belongs to a group of drugs called retinoids. The exact way it works is unknown.
Acitretin comes in capsule form. It is usually taken once daily with food.
Common side effects include dry skin, chapped lips, and hair loss.
Do not take acitretin if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within the next 3 years. This medication may harm the fetus. You should not begin taking acitretin until you have taken two pregnancy tests with negative results.
Your doctor will give you a Patient Agreement/Informed Consent to read and sign before you begin treatment. Be sure to read this carefully and ask your doctor if you have any questions.