Isotretinoin - Back Pain.

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I have been on Isotretinoin for about 3 months. I was taking 60 mg but my joint pain was so bad I could hardly walk. I went down to 30 mg but now I have lower back pain and muscle spasms. This is my 3rd medication to clear my skin (i'm 42) but i'm not sure I can keep taking this. Is all this normal?

Jacquelyn Dosal, MD · Answer

Back pain is a fairly common complaint with isotretinoin.  If you can do some symptomatic treatment like advil, tylenol, or heating pads to treat the back pain, that is best.  You will be the most successful if you stay on the highest dose that you can tolerate.  The back pain will go away once you stop.

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