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I am currently on accutane and i believe i am developing acute pancreatitis as a side effect of the drug, the pain has only been there for 4-5 days and it only happens when i eat. what should i do?
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Contact the doc: Use of this drug requires surveillance for side effects that includes paying attention to symptoms & verifying blood test indicators of any problem. Whether this is drug related or not the symptoms should be reported to the doc so guidance can be sought. Call in now.
Answered 11/30/2019
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