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I am on my 8th day of accutane.I am taking 3 times a day a 20mg pill and my weight is 51.1kg.Isn't the dosage too high for me?

kejsidakoMar 21, 2016
I am asking this question because I have had the three recent days chest and back pain which has gotten worse today.

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Dr. Morris Westfried, MD
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