muscle and skeletal problems in adolescents taking Accutane (isotretinoin)
August 2002
There's growing concern about muscle and skeletal problems in adolescents taking Accutane (isotretinoin).
Stronger warnings have been added to the U.S. labelling.
Muscle and joint pain seem to be more common in teens taking Accutane than adults. In fact, almost a third of adolescents treated with Accutane develop back pain.
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