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What are your thoughts on accutane and its health risk?

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Accutane: Accutane is a very good drug when used appropriately. The biggest concern is that it causes severe fetal damage if women were to use it and get pregnant. It has a number of side effects, mostly on muscle and skin, but these are usually not severe. Nothing helps severe acne as much as accutane.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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