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Isn't it risky for a patient using accutane?
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Side effects: Like all medications Accutane has potential side effects including drying out the mucous membranes, drying out the skin and has potential teratogenic effects which is why females need to be on 2 modes of birth control (for example OCP and use condoms)
Answered 6/9/2015
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