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Should I be worried about knee pain 2 weeks after finishing Accutane?

September 9, 2018
Asked By:haboon in Atlantic City, NJ

I took my last dose about 2 weeks ago I have notice that I have knee pain whenever I bend down to grab something it hurt so bad both of my knees is that a part of the Side effects should be worried about it? And how long does last to have the side effects after you done with your treatment? Or should I go see a doctor?

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