Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.  

This is Claravis. It helps treat severe acne when other treatments have not worked. 

It is often taken two times each day with a meal. You should take it exactly as your doctor tells you to.  You should swallow the capsule whole with a full glass of water. Never chew or suck on the capsules. 

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include dryness of the skin, eyes, and nose. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. Some people have changes in vision. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before driving at night. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.  

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects could occur. With Claravis, this includes serious mental health problems. You should read the medication guide to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely and may order blood tests.  

Before you start Claravis, you will be enrolled the iPLEDGE Program by your doctor. This is a safety program to make sure you use the medicine safely. Claravis is not safe for unborn babies. Women must talk to their doctors about which birth control methods to use and for how long. Women should not breastfeed. Also, do not donate blood. 

Claravis can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medicines. Also, check with your doctor before doing any cosmetic procedures.  

For best results with Claravis, follow all the instructions of the iPledge Program.