Accutane

[masullo2]

I have heard a lot of side effects about the acne medicine, accutane. Specifically I am interested in knowing how many people think they have experienced stunted growth from this drug. I took the drug at age 14. I fit the gereral height range of the men in my family so I'm a little confused. I'd just like to know what is thought about the drug as far as stunting growth and if many people have actually been stunted. Also someone please define stunted growth for me. Because I still grew after I took the medicine. I know this is a long question but its a good one so take your time and help me out. Thank you

[quattro]

I have heard of problems with this acne drug the children of friends of ours took the drug because they suffered badly with acne the daughter became very withdrawn and locked herself in her room and the son also had problems which resulted in him not joining the RAF . Though I havent heard of any problems associated with growth and both the people involved are through their problems now .

[mikewall01]

This question has been answered recently. Check out this link for the information. question 28853 Hope you find the link helpful.

[Simon_States]

Alternatively go to this very informative website/discussion forum dedicated to Roaccutane

http://www.xsorbit1.com/users/davec//index.cgi

[iamnice50]

I took acutance and the only side effects i faced were sensitive skin to the light and dry lips that would contsantly rip opoena dn start bleeding....but hey....it worked!

[iamnice50]

i guess another side effect was losing my ability to spell......i screwed up so many words in my last sentence...sorry

What I meant to say was.....

my lips would constantly rip open and start to bleed.

sheesh! Sorry about that!