Soriatane (Acitretin)

Soriatane

Soriatane (acitretin) is used to treat severe psoriasis and other major skin disorders. It is intended for adults only. Acitretin is a retinoid, a synthetic form of vitamin A. Retinoids are known to limit the multiplication of cells, particularly the speed of skin cell growth.

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About Soriatane

Soriatane treats psoriasis and other major skin disorders. If you know or suspect you are sensitive to vitamin A, Soriatane might not be right for you. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dosage. While taking Soriatane, avoid non-medical ultraviolet light. Do not take dietary supplements that contain vitamin A, as an excess in your system may cause adverse side effects.

Before taking Soriatane, speak to your doctor if you have or ever had:

• Liver problems
• Alcoholism
• Kidney problems
• High cholesterol or high triglycerides (fat in the blood)
• Heart disease
• Depression
• Diabetes or high blood sugar
• An allergic reaction to a medication

Your doctor needs this information to decide if Soriatane is right for you and to know what dose is best for you.

Important Soriatane Safety Information

It is VERY IMPORTANT to speak to your doctor or healthcare provider before taking Soriatane if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. Soriatane may cause serious birth defects and should not be taken for three years before getting pregnant. Do not get pregnant while taking Soriatane. Speak to your doctor or read the product literature to find out more information. If you are taking Soriatane, do not donate blood and for three years after stopping taking Soriatane as it might cause a birth defect if your blood is donated to a pregnant woman. If you are a female and you could become pregnant, learn about the Do Your P.A.R.T. Program - Pregnancy Prevention Actively Required During and After Treatment.

If you have severe kidney or liver disease, Soriatane is not right for you.

Possible Side Effects of Soriatane

This is not a full list of side effects. Consult the product literature for a full list of side effects or speak to your health care provider. According to the official website, Soriatane can cause serious side effects:

Stop taking Soriatane and call your prescriber right away if you get the following signs or symptoms of possible serious side effects:

• Aches or pains in your bones, joints, muscles, or back; trouble moving; loss of feeling in your hands or feet. These can be signs of abnormal changes to your bones or muscles.
• Shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, chest pain, weakness, trouble speaking, or swelling of a leg. These may be signs of a heart attack, blood clots, or stroke. Soriatane can cause serious changes in blood fats (lipids). It is possible for these changes to cause blood vessel blockages that lead to heart attacks, strokes, or blood clots.
• Vision problems. Decreased vision in the dark (night blindness). Since this can start suddenly, you should be very careful when driving at night. Stop taking Soriatane and call your prescriber if you develop any vision problems or eye pain.
• Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting. These may be signs of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).
• Bad headaches, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision. These can be signs of increased brain pressure that can lead to blindness or even death.
• Depression and other mental health problems. There have been some reports of patients developing mental problems including a depressed mood, aggressive feelings, or thoughts of ending their own life (suicide). It is very important to stop taking Soriatane and call your prescriber right away if you develop such problems.
• Visual changes, frequent urination, great thirst, or hunger. These can be signs of high blood sugar.
• Common side effects. If you develop any of these side effects or any unusual reaction, contact your prescriber to see if you need to change the amount of Soriatane you take:
  • Chapped lips; peeling fingertips, palms, and soles; itching; scaly skin all over; weak nails; sticky or fragile (weak) skin; runny or dry nose, or nosebleeds. Your prescriber or pharmacist can recommend a lotion or cream to help treat drying or chapping.
  • Dry mouth
  • Joint pain
  • Tight muscles
  • Hair loss. Most patients have some hair loss, but this condition varies among patients. No one can tell if you will lose hair, how much hair you may lose, or if and when it may grow back. You may also lose your eyelashes.
  • Dry eyes. Soriatane may dry your eyes. Wearing contact lenses may be uncomfortable during and after treatment with Soriatane because of the dry feeling in your eyes. If this happens, remove your contact lenses and call your prescriber.
  • Rise in blood fats (lipids). Soriatane can cause your blood fats (lipids) to rise. Most of the time this is not serious. But sometimes the increase can become a serious problem (see information under "Serious side effects"). You should have blood tests as directed by your prescriber.

Psoriasis gets worse for some patients when they first start treatment with Soriatane. Some patients have more redness or itching. If this happens, tell your prescriber.

These are not all the possible side effects of Soriatane. For more information, ask your prescriber.

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