I am concerned Accutane has affected my son's (15yrs) growth? Can you help

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My son is turning 15 tomorrow . He is 6'1 size 15 shoe and has been predicted to be 6'5. In the sport he wants to play he needs every inch so this is a big deal. He has been on 40mg 1 x per day for 3 months. He hasn't grown at all since taking the drug and I have read a side effect can be closed growth plates. Should we stop immediately? I am worried the damage is done. Will this correct itself or irreversible?

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

I have prescribed Accutane for nearly 30 years. I have seen zero affect on growth. Remember that your son was "predicted" to be 6'5", that was not a guarantee. The Accutane has zero affect on his growth, but you can stop if you want to. Remember that this will mean his acne will be there, and will need another type of treatment. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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