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I've been taking isotretinion-20mg per day for 4 days. but now i can't sleep well at night with mild headache. what to do. please suggest?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Headache: See you doctor asap.. You may be developing pseudotumor cerebrii which is responsible for your headache.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 3/18/2014

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A member asked:

I've been taking isotretinion-20mg per day for 4 days. but now i can't sleep well at night with mild headache. what to do. please suggest?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Davis agreed

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