accutane and growth

I never really grew after taking the drug. However its very rare.

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Is it possible that this drug stunted my growth.

. 03-16-2004 at 0944 AM. I have read many articles online about the affects of Vitamin A retinoid on the growth plates of teens. If someone says accutane stunted their growth its possible it did and its also possible they simply reached their natural height.

Since bone growth completes at a range of ages 1720 years for upper limbs 1823 years for lower limbs and since many acne patients are prescribed Accutane in. The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Accutane and have Growth retardation. Bottom line is ask the doctor.

Isotretinoin is a retinoid used as standard therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma and has been reported to cause premature epiphyseal growth plate arrest. He plays football and the helmet and sweat make it impossible to clear his skin. However its very rare.

Can anyone confirm this. The Accutane talk. And depression or side effects on the liver or whether Accutane will affect fertility in the future or stunt the teens growth among others.

However its very rare. Accutane and growth Phil87. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.

Vitamin A-derived retinoids have been reported to cause skeletal abnormalities ranging from hypercalcemia to premature epiphyseal closure. I called Rosche the company that makes Accutane and they said it can stunt growth in teens by closing the epiphyseal plates prematurely. All we can do is speculate.

I am 21 now. 03-17-2004 0913 PM 2. I am 17 almost 18 and i have been taking roaccutane for 5 months and a half at a low dose 10mg-20mg-30mg per day 1month.

Changes in behavior. Is it 100 chance to stop long bone growth. But recently i heard something about accutane closing the growth plate.

This was when I was 17. In this post were. There just isnt enough data to make firm recommendations about x-ray monitoring.

I took it around the same age as your son and had severe pain. Accutane is known to cause problems in skeletal system of growing teens. Im only about 57 tall and I took Accutane around the age of 15.

I called Rosche the company that makes Accutane and they said it can stunt growth in teens by closing the epiphyseal plates prematurely. 10mg per day 25 months. However its very rare.

The teenager on the other hand is typically more concerned over his or her appearance and the strong desire to achieve clear skin. There is supposed to be a pause of at least two months before resuming treatment and to resume only if the acne is severe. Growth arrest has been reported.

Originally Posted by. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of a standard single course of isotretinoin Accutane therapy on bone mineral density BMD of the lumbar spine and hip in. Decreased vision after sunset or before sunrise sudden or may continue after medicine is stopped diarrhea severe headache severe or continuing mental depression.

The effect of short-term 4-5 months therapy at the lower dose recommended for acne on bone development in younger growing adolescent 12-17 years patients has not been well studied. I have read that accutane could stunt his growth. I am very frustrated at this point to.

Or is it a rare side effect. We identified patients from the Childrens Hospital. There are notes stating that optimal dosage for people who have not finished growing is not known.

Accutane is known to cause problems in skeletal system of growing teens. I was 6 feet when i started and now i am taller with half an inch almost 61 taller than my father and grandpa. I had alopecia areata for a few months about 5-6 years ago.

He suffers from severe acne. I am now 23 and about to go on accutane for the first time. I took it around the same age as your son and had severe pain.

Stunted growth in children is a possible severe side effect of using Accutane and is usually accompanied by continuous joint pains continuous muscle weakness easily fractured or weak bones. Last edited by lizzie_drew. Several independent reports have stated that spontaneous premature epiphyseal the structure that makes long bones grow long closure can occur in acne patients receiving recommended doses of Accutane.

I went to the dermatologist and recieved corticosteriods and my hair grew back fine. This thread is archived. The recommended course of Accutane is only supposed to be given for 15 to 20 weeks.

If it had any medically significant side effects like stunting growth it would have been pulled from the market long ago and you would have read about lawsuits. The medical literature and the accutane warning pamphlet mention stunted. There just isnt enough data to make firm recommendations about x-ray monitoring.

I heard that this drug can cause hair thinning. Pain tenderness or stiffness in the muscles long-term treatment rectal bleeding. He wants to play college football but needs to get to 65 to play his position.

Growth arrest has been reported. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions. Accutane is a very strong excellent treatment for Acne totally clears it up and has been prescribed for over 30 yrs.

Unfortunately after two long sessions well over 6 mos each a year apart my bone density decreased and wound up with a fractured hand. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 31306 people who have side effects when taking Accutane from the FDA and is updated regularly. 20mg per day 2 months.

Pain or tenderness of the eyes. Posted by 4 years ago.

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