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Hi, I am on Isotretinoin capsules 20 mg from last one month. As I am health conscious I wanted to ask if there is any long term side effect of it. Is it safe or not? I had never taken strong medicines before. Please Guide. Thanks.
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Its safe.
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Side effects are joint pain, back pain; feeling dizzy, drowsy, or nervous; dryness of the lips, mouth, nose, or skin; or. cracking or peeling skin, itching, rash, changes in your fingernails or toenails.
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