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Health Canada reviewed the potential risk of impotence (erectile dysfunction) with the use of oral retinoids because of a publication from the Netherlands that linked isotretinoin use with this side effect.Footnote1 Health Canada also reviewed the related evidence regarding all oral retinoids available in Canada. Impotence is when a man cannot achieve or maintain an erect penis for sexual activity.

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Summary Safety Review - Oral Retinoid Products - Assessing the Potential Risk of Impotence (erectile dysfunction)	HTML		https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/safety-reviews/summary-safety-review-oral-retinoid-products-assessing-potential-risk-erectile-dysfunction.html
Summary Safety Review - Oral Retinoid Products - Assessing the Potential Risk of Impotence (erectile dysfunction)	HTML		https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-canada/services/medicaments-produits-sante/medeffet-canada/examens-innocuite/resume-examen-innocuite-retinoides-oraux-evaluation-risque-impuissance-dysfonction-erectile.html

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