muscle and skeletal problems in adolescents taking Accutane (isotretinoin)

August 2002

You'll see stronger warnings about muscle and skeletal problems in adolescents taking Accutane (isotretinoin).

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.

So many kids are involved in sports these days and coaches frequently tell youngsters to "work through the pain."

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