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9 Facts About Your Acne Drug, Isotretinoin

Accutane — The Drug That Cleared Severe Acne But Was Also Linked To Depression The drug that clears acne, but was also linked to depression, suicidal thoughts and fetal deformities is still on the market in its generic form Accutane — the drug that cleared severe acne but was also linked to depression, suicidal thoughts and fetal deformities — is still on the market in its generic form, isotretinoin.

Nov 6, 2020

A Short History of Accutane

Accutane, a severe acne medication, has a past deeply scarred by reports, medical studies and lawsuits citing links to serious side effects including death While the intended use of Accutane was to clear the skin of severe acne — and it has been proven to do so — its past is deeply scarred by reports, medical studies and lawsuits citing links to serious side effects including death.

Dec 4, 2014
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