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I'm off of accutane and now i'm experiencing scary horrific dreams that it's hard to wake up from. i've never had them before. what do i do? normal?

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Dr. Arthur Desrosiers answered

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See a doctor : I recommend you go back to the doctor that prescribed you the accutane. That drug can have serious side effects so you need evaluation by a medical professional

Answered 7/25/2016

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A member asked:

I'm off of accutane and now i'm experiencing scary horrific dreams that it's hard to wake up from. i've never had them before. what do i do? normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Desrosiers answered

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