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Is it common to develop severe bone pain in ankles, and feet after taking Accutane? Are there any long term permanent effects?

June 27, 2022
Asked By:PL72 in Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Took 1 round of accutane in 2007 Within 1 month of taking accutane developed severe bone pain in ankles and feet as well as back soreness and stiffness By 2008 saw a rheumatologist and diagnosed with myalgia It has been permanant ever since Its now 2022 and still suffer with all over body pain, soreness (fibryomyalgia) Any one know if this is common? Or heard of this happening after taking 6 month course of accutane At the time I was a 34 year old woman Thank you

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Answer: It is not common but can affect some people

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