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Accutane Side Effects – Suicide, Birth Defects, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Accutane, a sythetic form of vitamin A used to treat severe acne, has been the subject of much controversy and litigation due to serious potential side effects including birth defects, suicide, depression, psychiatric disorders, and the potential for violence in patients taking it, as well as a long list of less serious side effects.

The harm to infants whose mothers have taken Accutane during the pregnancy or shortly before getting pregnant is so clear that both the manufacturer, Hoffman La Roche, and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) have worked to create programs to make sure that patients taking the drug do not become pregnant. The past efforts have not been successful and both pregnancies and birth defects continue to occur. A new program went into effect on March 2, 2006. Other possible Accutane side effects are miscarriage, premature birth, or death of the baby.

There have been reports of suicides, suicidal thoughts, and other psychiatric disorders in patients taking Accutane since 1985. The FDA has required stronger warning on several occasions. Symptoms of these problems can include:


  • depression

  • sadness

  • irritability

  • unusual fatigue

  • difficulty concentrating

  • change of sleep patterns

  • loss of appetite

  • suicidal thoughts

  • suicide attempts

  • seizures


Patients taking Accutane should be carefully monitored for these symptoms and should contact a health care provider immediately if they occur.

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Patients have reported other very serious side effects after using Accutane including inflammatory bowel disease and lupus. Some possible symptoms to watch for are:


  • stomach, chest, or bowel pain

  • rectal bleeding or serious or bloody diarrhea

  • pain or difficulty swallowing

  • increased heartburn

  • yellowing of the skin or eyes

  • dark urine

  • bad headache or dizziness

  • nausea and vomiting

  • joint or muscle pain

  • bone problems

  • hearing loss

  • difficulty breathing

  • fainting

  • increased thirst or urination

  • slurred speech

  • difficulty moving

  • leg swelling

  • increased cholesterol or triglycerides in blood


If you suffer these side effects you should seek medical help immediately. Blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides should be monitored during treatment with Accutane.

Less serious potential Accutane side effects include:


  • increased risk of sunburn

  • increased risk of scarring

  • decreased night vision


Accutane should not be taken with several kinds of other medications, which might increase the risks of side effects. You should tell your health care providers all the medications and supplements you’re taking before deciding to take Accutane. With all the concerns about birth defects and emphasis on birth control, you should be aware that Accutane may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills that do not contain estrogen.

Check out the following articles for more information about Accutane, filing an Accutane lawsuit and finding an Accutane attorney.


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