Accutane no longer sold!
Accutane No Longer Sold
Generic Versions Still Available as Isotretinoin
July 8, 2009 - Accutane, Medication for cystic acne, will not be sold any more, drug giant Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. has announced.
Isotretinoin, The Generic version of Accutane is still available through various manufacturers. Roche introduced Accutane in 1982 and has sold it to 13 million patients since its introduction will not be selling Accutane any longer.
In a news release, Roche announced its decision was due to "business reasons". Accutane sales have been declining over the years due to availability of generic Isotretinoin, now reduced to less than 5% of the Isotretinoin market.
Personal injury lawsuits make up another big reason. Inflammatory bowel disease was recently added to long list of serious side effects possibly caused by this medication.
Accutane and other Isotretinoin products are effective treatments for serious Cystic acne. But this class of drugs has been associated with many serious side effects: Depression, psychosis, suicide, Inflammatory Bowel disease are just a few of the long line of side effects. Accutane and Isotretinoin products can also cause miscarriage and serious birth defects if taken by pregnant women.
I have been effectively treating all types of Acne with a combination of lifestyle adjustment, Topical skin care, prescription antibiotics and office treatments. Cystic Acne is generally resistant to treatment and can be associated with deep scarring. In our office we have been able to achieve reasonable control with Photodynamic therapy which also helps reduce scarring.
For more information on our acne treatments, please visit our website or contact our office at 888-210-9693
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