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A member asked:

Are there side effects of isotretinoin that will persist even after discontinuation of the medicine? like ibd and depression?

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NO: Studies fail to link this med with IBD or depression. What is routinely seen is HAPPINESS as the acne resolves. All side effects are gone in 1 or 2 weeks. Do whatever you must do to QUIT SMOKING. The sooner the better. Do not delay.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/31/2016

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