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Should I stop taking Accutane if I am experiencing stomach problems?

July 4, 2018
Asked By:starfire67 in Walnut Creek, CA

I have been taking 20mg of accutane daily for about 50 days. Everything was fine but I just started having serious gas, nausea and constipation. I read somewhere that these symptoms could lead to chrons disease or IBD and I’m freaking out! But I really don’t want to stop. So I’m wondering if I should stop or not?

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