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What is the bad affect of using oratane to treat acne?
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Many side effects: Extremely risky- may develop birth defects if used in pregnant women- mandatory to rule out pregnancy in females before starting use of this drug. Other side effects: suicide ideation, depression, clots, stroke, headaches, dizziness, hepatitis, pancreatitis, muscle pain, arthralgia, wheezing, dry mouth, dry skin, slope is, hair & nail abnormalities and much more.
Answered 10/13/2015
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