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Other more-serious side effects include difficulty breathing and swallowing.
Ataxia is a potential side effect of certain medications, especially barbiturates, such as phenobarbital; sedatives, such as benzodiazepines; antiepileptic drugs, such as phenytoin; and some types of chemotherapy.
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Potential side effects of oral isotretinoin include inflammatory bowel disease, depression and severe birth defects.
Birth control methods such as having surgery to become sterile or not having sex are more effective than birth control pills.
Discuss your options for birth control with your doctor.
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