Newly diagnosed and about to start Acitretin

[jiml]

I have never used it but have found that shivering can be related to acetretin the advice I have read says don't stop the treatment as it could be your body getting used to the drug....
But do report it to your doctor

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Avoid exposing your skin to wind, cold weather, and sunlight, even on cloudy days. Your skin will be more prone to sunburn, dryness, or irritation, especially during the first 2 or 3 weeks. You should not stop taking acitretin, unless the skin irritation becomes too severe. Do not use a sunlamp or tanning bed. Use sunscreen or sunblock lotions with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 on a regular basis. Wear protective clothing and hats and stay out of direct sunlight, especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Tell your doctor right away if you have sudden and severe stomach pain, chills, constipation, nausea, vomiting, fever.