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Accutane
Accutane, or isotretinoin, is a drug used to treat severe recalcitrant nodular acne. The brand Accutane is manufactured by Roche Pharmaceutical. Accutane has been shown to cause birth defects such as mental retardation and physical malformations. In some users, especially teenagers, Accutane has been linked to psychiatric problems, including depression, psychosis and, in rare cases, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide. Other side effects include central nervous system problems, liver disease, hearing and vision problems, bone and muscle damage, pancreatic damage and inflammatory bowl disease. The FDA requires Accutane users to sign a consent form because of the severity of possible Accutane side effects.
Fast Facts
| Name: | Accutane |
| Generic: | Isotretinoin |
| Manufacturer: | Roche Pharmaceutical |
| Date approved: | June 1982 |
| Status: | Prescription only. Users must sign a consent form to use. |
| Approved uses: | Severe acne |
| Off-Label uses: | N/A |
| Side effects: | Birth defects, including mental retardation and physical malformations. |
| Related topics: | Unsafe drugs |
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