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I have been on accutane for 6 weeks on a dose of 1.5mg/kg and started getting lower back pain 2 weeks ago. should i be worried and is it permanent?
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Usually no.: Accutane is a very powerful medication with significant side effects including joint pain. Once you stop the accutane, the joint pains, in your case back pain, should slowly resolve back to your baseline. You should report any side effects, however, to your dermatologist who is managing your accutane.
Answered 3/24/2018
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