| Accutane, a synthetic form of vitamin A with the generic name isotretinoin, has been the subject of numerous warnings by both the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) and consumer advocacy groups.
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The most recent FDA action was to approve the iPledge program, to take effect March 2, 2006, that will require registration of drug providers, health care providers, and patients who want to use Accutane. Patients will have to agree to be monitored, to use birth control, and not to donate blood during treatment with Accutane. Patients, health care providers, and drug providers who do not comply with the terms of the program will be denied access to Accutane. The FDA first required the manufacturer of Accutane to increase warnings about the danger of birth defects as a result of using Accutane in 1983.
In the August 12, 2005 announcement the FDA said it had also approved new warnings for risks of depression and psychiatric problems. The FDA had issued a MedWatch warning on November 1, 2002 saying that “aggressive and/or violent behaviors have been added to the list of events that Accutane may cause.” The first warnings about possible psychiatric Accutane side effects were made in 1985.
If you are thinking about using Accutane be sure talk to your health care provider about all the possible side effects and learn about possible symptoms of side effects so that you and your health care provider can monitor your health. If you or a loved one have been injured or a family member died as a result of taking Accutane, you may be able to recover damages. See Hiring An Accutane Attorney and Lawyer for information about finding someone to evaluate your case.
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