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Just started Claravis (Accutane). By the third pill, I experienced reactions. Should I stop?

canguloJul 1, 2018
By taking the third pill, I experienced extreme constipation, nausea, vomiting, chills, sweating, cold feet and radiating pain on upper side of stomache..Is this a allergy or should I stop taking Accutane?

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Dr. Daniel Navi, MD, FAAD
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