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What is in accutane and does that cause bad side effects?
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Accutane: Isotretinoin is the generic name for accutane. Like all medicines and like life, it has possible and probable side-effects and complications. It is an excellent medicine. You should be discussing this with your dermatologist.
Answered 6/26/2014
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