Can Accutane cause knee pain?

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Hello! I’m an athlete and I have been taking accutane for 2 months now. I take 60 mg per day but I have horrible knee pain. I’m allowed to go down to 30 mg a day to lower the pain level. Is there any tips to stop knee pain? How long will the pain take to go away if I go down to 30 mg per day?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, Accutane (isotretinoin) can lead to joint pain, including knee pain, as a side effect. Other potential joint and muscle issues caused by Accutane include tenderness, soreness, arthralgia, myalgia, sacroiliitis, and calcification of ligaments and tendons.

Fish oil and glucosamine vitamins have been known to assist in alleviating the pain while on Accutane.

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