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Does accutane cause back problems? tolerable lower back pains for 4 months now back feels stiff from moving boxes in apartment. 3rd box of accutane.

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Accutane: Back pain and headaches are common side effects of Accutane. I recommend daily stretching along with light exercising. Take Ibuprofen with food as needed, that might help and it doesnt interact with the Accutane.

Answered 8/13/2014

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A member asked:

Does accutane cause back problems? tolerable lower back pains for 4 months now back feels stiff from moving boxes in apartment. 3rd box of accutane.

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