Accutane News Releases

• Acne Drug Linked to Depression in Mice
  healthfinder.gov, Jan 25, 2007
  While there was no change in their physical abilities, the rodents spent more time being immobile in response to stress tests.
  
  
• Antibiotic Use in Acne Associated With Respiratory Tract Infection
  nih.gov, Dec 27, 2006
  Well-known concerns about long-term antibiotic use are the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and a possible increase in infectious illnesses.
  
  
• Acne Drug Linked To Depression In Mice
  healthfinder.gov, Dec 11, 2006
  Roaccutane, a treatment for severe acne used by some 13 million people worldwide, has been found to produce depressive behavior in mice.
  
  
• The Benefits And Risks Of A Breakthrough Accutane
  fda.gov, Nov 27, 2006
  Accutane is highly effective. But it doesn't work for everyone, and some patients need more than one course of treatment.
  
  
• Topical Gels Alone May Control Severe Acne
  healthfinder.gov, Nov 13, 2006
  Patients suffering from acne who are treated with a combination of antibiotics and topical gels may be able to keep their acne at bay using the gels alone.
  
  
• Laser Better Treatment For Acne Than Accutane
  healthfinder.com, Oct 19, 2006
  Accutane treat acne but have side effects and can cause serious birth defects if used by pregnant women.
  
  
• Alert For Healthcare Professionals Regarding Accutane
  fda.gov, Oct 05, 2006
  All patients treated with isotretinoin should be observed closely for symptoms of depression or suicidal thoughts and referred to a specialist if necessary.
  
  
• Accutane Shows Strong Link To Higher Cholesterol
  healthfinder.gov, Sep 21, 2006
  About a third of patients who took the anti-acne drug Accutane developed elevated cholesterol levels,
  
  
• Experts Criticize Accutane Drug Safety Program
  healthfinder.gov, Sep 07, 2006
  Nine out of ten dermatologists report having problems with the iPledge program, concludes a survey released Monday by the American Academy of Dermatology
  
  
• Accutane: Kills Acne, But Can It Kill You Too?
  Press Release, Aug 24, 2006
  Accutane is used to treat severe cases of acne which have not been healed through conventional antibiotics and topical creams.
  
  
• Manufacturers of Accutane to Implement iPLEDGE Program
  fda.gov, Aug 10, 2006
  over the past few weeks more than 1200 patients per day are registering for the iPLEDGE program.
  
  
• Accutane Registry Created to Help Prevent Birth Defects
  4women.gov, Jul 27, 2006
  A long-awaited national registry has begun accepting the names of Americans who take the acne-fighting drug Accutane
  
  
• Labeling Change And Warning For Accutane ipledge Program
  https://www.ipledgeprogram.com/Documents/Accutane%20MedGuide.pdf, Jun 22, 2006
  What is the most important information I should know about Accutane
  
  
• Accutane ipledge Program For Risk Management
  fda.gov, May 24, 2006
  The risk of fetal exposure to isotretinoin
  
  
• Before You Take Accutane, Review The Dangers Of This Drug
  nlm.nih.gov, Apr 28, 2006
  Be cautious when driving or operating any machinery after dark
  
  
• Accutane Risk
  fda.gov, Mar 17, 2006
  Deformed babies, loss of baby before birth miscarriage, death of baby
  
  
• Accutane And The Safety Risk Management Act
  house.gov, Mar 01, 2006
  The Isotretinoin Safety and Risk Management Act will create a mandatory program to restrict the distribution of Accutane and its generics
  
  
• Stronger Risk Management Accutane iPLEDGE Program
  accessdata.fda.gov, Feb 15, 2006
  stronger requirements to prevent fetal exposure to the drug Accutane
  
  
• Accutane Side Affect
  fda.gov/cder/, Jan 31, 2006
  Do not take Accutane if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while you are taking Accutane
  
  
• Accutane Risk Of Psychiatric Side Effects
  house.gov, Jan 16, 2006
  The FDA added a patient and health care professional alert to its Accutane web site earlier this month
  
  
• Reports Of Suicide With Accutane
  House.Gov, Jan 02, 2006
  The FDA added a patient and health care professional alert to its Accutane web site earlier this month
  
  
• Accutance Side Effects
  fda.gov, Nov 28, 2005
  While taking Accutane or soon after stopping Accutane, have become depressed or developed other serious mental problems
  
  
• Risks Of Accutane
  fda.gov, Nov 14, 2005
  When FDA approved Accutane, the drug was known to be teratogenic able to cause birth defects
  
  
• FDA Alert On Accutane
  Fda.gov, Oct 17, 2005
  FDA has approved a strengthened risk management plan for Accutane.
  
  
• Product liability
  fda.gov, Sep 09, 2005
  CDC scientists interviewed 14 women who had had recent Accutane®-exposed pregnancies to draw attention to the
  
  
• Accutane recall
  fda.gov, Sep 02, 2005
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing approval of a strengthened distribution program for
  
  
• Plan For Accutane
  fda.gov, Aug 15, 2005
  FDA Has Approved A Strengthened Risk Management Plan For Accutane And Generic Isotretinoin
  
  
• Accutane Is Known To Cause Brain
  healthfinder.gov, Aug 08, 2005
  Accutane Is Known To Cause Brain And Heart Damage In The Fetuses Of Women Who Use The Drug
  
  
• Accutane Capsule
  Enter Source, Aug 05, 2005
  FDA continues to assess reports of suicide or suicide attempts associated with the use of isotretinoin
  
  
• Reports Relating To Both Suicides And Psychiatric Harm
  ryar.org, Jul 13, 2005
  FDA Had Received A Large Influx Of Reports Relating To Both Suicides And Psychiatric Harm That Appeared To Be Associated With Accutane
  
  

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