Isotretinoin Drug May Cause Severe Birth Defects
What is the best way to reduce birth defects caused by the acne drug Isotretinoin? – Asks a debate article in PloS Medicine//. Isotretinoin is a very effective treatment for severe acne - a condition, which can be physically, emotionally, and socially disabling. But the drug can also cause severe birth defects if pregnant women take it. What is the best way to prevent pregnan...Web Page to Warn Against Online Purchase of Isotretinoin
On Wednesday, the FDA launched a special Web page. This web page is aimed at discouraging consumers from purchasing the acne drug isotretinoin, sold by Roche// under the brand name Accutane, on the Internet. The drug claims to cure severe acne that is not controlled by other treatment forms. FDA warns that if used improperly, the drug causes birth defects and severe mental health prob...