Most of the side effects of isotretinoin are dose related. Symptoms associated with hypervitaminosis A are the most frequently reported. Unwanted effects, eg:
Skin: Dryness of skin and photosensitivity.
GI Tract: Dryness of the lip, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, anorexia and gingivitis.
Eyes: Conjunctivitis, dark adaptation disturbances and lenticular cataract.
CNS: Visual disturbances, headache and depression.