Table 3 The comparison of the patients who had musculoskeletal symptom or not in isotretinoin group in terms of total cumulative dose of isotretinoin
From: Analysis of musculoskeletal side effects of oral Isotretinoin treatment: a cross-sectional study
Total cumulative dose of isotretinonin (mg) (median) (IQR) | p score | |
|---|---|---|
Arthralgia | ||
Yes | 2280 (2400) | p = 0.40 |
No | 2100 (2220) | |
Myalgia | ||
Yes | 1920 (2080) | p = 0.33 |
No | 1800 (2000) | |
Low back pain | ||
Yes | 2700 (3000) | p = 0.014 |
No | 1800 (1960) | |
Sacroiliitis | ||
Yes | 2600 (2700) | p = 0.11 |
No | 2400 (2640) | |
Tendinopathy | ||
Yes | 2100 (2190) | p = 0.75 |
No | 2060 (2130) | |