Recent news on Accutane

The zit stops here  -  May 21, 2007
Kansas.com,ACCUTANE: It's still the gold standard for bad acne. But it has serious side effects, and it causes birth defects, so women of child-bearing age must use

Morlan & Associates, PC  -  May 13, 2007
MoreLaw.com,According to Medline Plus: "Only severe cases of acne should be treated with drugs such as Accutane. People taking Accutane and similar drugs need to be

Drug Safety Proposals and the Intrusion Of Federal Regulation into ...  -  May 11, 2007
American Enterprise Institute,Accutane, and Tracleer); (2) anaphylaxis: risk of severe hypersensitivity or other immediate lifethreatening reactions that require special monitoring

I-TEAM: Laser Hair Removal  -  May 7, 2007
WCCO,Cairl said some medications that make you sensitive to the sun like Accutane can trigger trouble. Lasers are also not recommended for use on people with

A review of The Best Acne Cure E-books Online For Chronic Acne ...  -  May 4, 2007
American Chronicle,Drugs like Accutane will be discussed and why you should never take them. They will go into detail about diet and tell you what to eat, and maybe more

Does Mineral Make-up Help Treat Acne & If So How?  -  May 2, 2007
American Chronicle,Similarly, acne drugs like isotretinoin (also trademarked as Accutane) exhibit a drying and peeling effect on the skin that ultimately helps reduce a

Accutane trial continued while judge decides punitive damage issue  -  Apr 17, 2007
Madison County Record,Accutane or its generic form, Isotretinoin, is an oral drug used to treat severe acne that is resistant to more conservative treatments such as creams and

Accutane lawsuit goes to trial today  -  Apr 17, 2007
Longview Daily News,Tim Robbins is like millions of Americans, most of them teenagers and young adults, who have taken the powerful but controversial acne drug Accutane and

Accutane mass tort litigation for inflammatory bowel disease  -  Apr 10, 2007
Point of Law,Hoffman-Roche "does not comment on pending litigation," but the plaintiffs lined up against it alleging Accutane (isotretinoin) is responsible for

Consortium of Firms Working on Accutane Litigation  -  Apr 9, 2007
Law.com (subscription),A lawyer representing people who claim that the acne drug Accutane® caused them serious gastrointestinal diseases said his team is ready to try cases in

FDA warns against buying Accutane online  -  Mar 29, 2007
CNNMoney.comNEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The FDA is warning people - especially pregnant women and girls - not to buy the acne treatment Accutane online because of its

FDA Launches Web Page Warning Against Buying Accutane And Its Generic  -  Apr 2, 2007
WebWire (press release),The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is launching a special Web page to warn consumers about the dangers of buying isotretinoin (Accutane) online.

Roche's Accutane Isn't Safe to Buy Online, US Warns (Update1)  -  Mar 28, 2007
BloombergMarch 28 (Bloomberg) -- Buying Roche Holding AG's acne treatment Accutane over the Internet raises the risk that patients will have babies with birth

FDA discourages consumers from purchasing Accutane online  -  Apr 2, 2007
News-Medical.net,FDA last week launched a Web page aimed at discouraging consumers from purchasing the acne drug isotretinoin, sold by Roche under the brand name Accutane,

FDA MedWatch: Accutane (isotretinoin)- Webpage Warning Against ...  -  Mar 28, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),You should NEVER buy Accutane (isotretinoin) or any of the generic versions of Accutane without first seeing your healthcare professional.

FDA Web Site Cautions Accutane Users  -  Mar 28, 2007
Forbes,Government regulators launched a Web site Wednesday warning consumers of the risks of buying the popular acne medication Accutane over the Internet.

Buying Accutane Online Is Not Recommended  -  Mar 30, 2007
Dog Flu Diet and Diseases,Accutane is the name of the acne treatment, that according to the FDA girls and pregnant women should stay away from using, due to side affects including

FDA Warns About Buying Accutane Online  -  Mar 29, 2007
KIROtv.com,Accutane is produced by Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding. The drug giant released a statement in support of the FDA warning saying patients should only buy

FDA Warns Against Online Accutane  -  Mar 30, 2007
Boston Channel.com,BOSTON -- The Food and Drug Administration is issuing a warning against purchasing Accutane online, especially for pregnant women and girls.

FDA sets up Web warning against buying Accutane online  -  Mar 28, 2007
MarketWatchWASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The Food and Drug Administration launched a Web page Wednesday to warn consumers against buying the powerful acne drug Accutane

Web Page Launched for Accutane  -  Mar 30, 2007
Facts and Comparisons,The page will appear in online search results for Accutane (isotretinoin) or one of its generic versions (Amnesteem, Claravis, or Sotret) and stresses this

FDA Warns About Buying Accutane Online  -  Mar 29, 2007
WREX-TV,The drug giant released a statement in support of the FDA warning saying patients should only buy Accutane through its legal distributor IPledge.

Acne drug is target of new suits  -  Apr 16, 2007
Los Angeles Times,Tim Robbins is like millions of Americans, most of them teenagers and young adults, who have taken the powerful drug Accutane and watched their embarrassing

Acne Treatment - Isotretinoin The Best Medicine  -  Apr 22, 2007
Best Syndication,It is available in form of capsules to be taken orally and the trade name of Isotretinoin in the USA is Accutane. Isotretinoin is a retinoid.

Did Daniel's acne medication kill him?  -  Apr 9, 2007
Waukegan News Sun,Mundelein teen Daniel Baumann committed suicide while taking the acne medication Accutane. His mother said her music-loving son had no medical problems

Web Page By FDA Warns Of Online Purchase And Use Of Generic Form ...  -  Apr 2, 2007
All Headline NewsHowever, the dangers of buying isotretinoin (the generic form of Accutane) online and using it improperly without medical supervision can cause the user

Trial on Roche acne drug's side effects begins today  -  Apr 17, 2007
Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release),...teenagers and young adults, who have taken the powerful but controversial acne drug Accutane and watched their embarrassing acne disappear within weeks.

Did Daniel's acne medication kill him?  -  Apr 3, 2007
Chicago Sun-Times,For five months, Daniel had been taking the acne drug Accutane. It was only after he died that the Food and Drug Administration warned the drug could lead

FDA CAPSULES  -  Apr 3, 2007
Newsday,WARNING AGAINST BUYING ACCUTANE, GENERIC VERSIONS ONLINE. The Food & Drug Administration has launched a special Web page to warn consumers about buying the

Stupak uses new clout to look into key issues  -  Apr 22, 2007
DetNews.com,However, Stupak said he'll push his legislation to force the FDA and Accutane's manufacturer to restrict its distribution to only the most severe acne

Health Headlines For March 31, 2007  -  Mar 31, 2007
Central Florida News 13|,The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against purchasing Accutane online, especially for pregnant women and girls.

Dealing maturely with adult acne  -  Mar 31, 2007
Bradenton Herald,The most potent treatment for severe acne is Accutane, a Vitamin-A derivative so effective that all the doctors interviewed call it the "gold-standard.

NJ SC: Michigan law applies to Michigan resident  -  Mar 30, 2007
Legal News Line,Robert Rowe filed suit against drug manufacturer Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc., claiming the company's acne-treating drug Accutane caused him to become depressed

Purchasing isotretinoin online is risky, FDA warns  -  Apr 4, 2007
AAP News (subscription)...a new Web page, www.fda.gov/buyonline/accutane, will appear in online search results for Accutane (isotretinoin) or one of the generic-name versions,

FDA says acne drug requires caution  -  Apr 4, 2007
South Bend Tribune,Federal health officials are warning people to be careful about buying an acne medicine called Accutane over the Internet.

Another Successful Levin Papantonio and Mass Torts Made Perfect ...  -  Apr 2, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Accutane, Fosamax, Ketek, Ortho Evra, ReNu with MoistureLoc, Trasylol and Vioxx and Tobacco litigation are among a few of the cases the Levin Papantonio law

FDA issues warning over online purchases of popular acne treatment  -  Mar 30, 2007
49abcnews.com,The FDA has issued a warning against purchasing Accutane online, especially for pregnant women and girls. Hazards from the acne treatment reportedly include

Online Roaccutane warning  -  Mar 29, 2007
Health24.com,The new Web page should pop up whenever someone searches for Accutane (the American version of Roaccutane), or any other generic form of isotretinoin,

Caught in the middle  -  Mar 29, 2007
Tulsa World,Treating adult acne used to mean harsh creams that dried out skin and made it prone to sunburn, or the side-effects laden prescription drug Accutane,

Feeling Happy in Your Skin? Good, But Still You Should Keep an Eye ...  -  Apr 2, 2007
Voice of AmericaIt is sold under different names, including Accutane. Isotretinoin has been shown to cure acne in ninety percent of people who use it.

Rowe v. Hoffman-La Roche, Inc.  -  Mar 31, 2007
Point of Law,...(The plaintiff wished to get around Michigan's pharmaceutical immunity law to sue over Accutane use.) That decision is fairly straightforward and obvious

FDA Issues Warning About Popular Acne Treatment  -  Mar 29, 2007
WNCT,This is about accutane, a prescription drug for acne. The FDA warns you should only buy it through the drug's legal distributor.

New acne gel facing another FDA hurdle  -  Apr 22, 2007
News & Observer,Karen Palmer of Cary, whose 16-year-old son still struggles with pimples despite taking Accutane, an oral drug considered the gold standard for acne.

Junk food ads dominate children's television.  -  Mar 29, 2007
Hellenic News of America,FDA warning to accompany online Accutane searchers. HealthDay (3/29) reports in its health highlights section that "people conducting Web searches to buy

Want to make a difference? Donate.  -  Apr 17, 2007
Hagerstown Morning Herald,Questions range from whether you were in South Africa before 1972 (even if you were born in 1991) to whether you take the medication Accutane.

Blackheads Remover - Getting Rid of Blackheads  -  Apr 14, 2007
American Chronicle,You can try some drugs like benozyl peroxide, accutane and some improved therapies like Phototherapy, all this is very effective in curing blackheads but

Acne, A Teen Curse, Hits Adults, Too  -  Mar 12, 2007
Hartford Courant,The most potent treatment for severe acne is Accutane, a Vitamin-A derivative so effective that all the doctors interviewed call it the "gold standard.

Needed From the FDA: Not Perfection, Just Consistency  -  Mar 8, 2007
TCS Daily,Other products subject to such regimes include Accutane, used to treat severe recalcitrant nodular acne; and Thalomid, for multiple myeloma and the

Bleeding hearts support drive  -  Mar 7, 2007
smudailycampus.com,If potential donors are taking antibiotics, Accutane, Propecia or Proscar, they can't give blood. (Birth control pills, vitamins, allergy medicine,

Lupus lobby comes to town  -  Mar 5, 2007
Scripps News,Accutane solved the bad acne caused by another drug. She has medication for her heart, her stomach, her head. "There have been no new drugs approved by the

Isotretinoin Monitoring Program Reaches First Anniversary Amid ...  -  Mar 1, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),WHITE PLAIN, NY, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The federal monitoring program designed to prevent birth defects caused by Accutane and other isotretinoin drugs

Levin, Papantonio and Mass Torts Made Perfect, Inc. Announce ...  -  Mar 13, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Accutane, Fosamax, Ketek, Ortho Evra, ReNu with MoistureLoc, Trasylol and Vioxx and Tobacco litigation are among a few of the cases the Levin Papantonio law

Call To End FDA User Fees And Improve Drug Safety  -  Mar 17, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),...not include the provisions necessary to prevent another Vioxx, Accutane, or Ketek from reaching the market and harming patients and their families.

Bill seeks to require STD vaccine for students  -  Mar 14, 2007
North County Times,...that later turned out to be not effective, or even dangerous, such as DES, thalidomide and accutane, which were all approved for use by the FDA!

Levin Papantonio Presents LPtv Online Video Media Center  -  Mar 9, 2007
Primenewswire (press release),The online video media center currently addresses dangerous drug news such as Accutane, Fosamax, Ketek, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Trasylol.

Facial Laser Peel Treatment. Is it Worth it?  -  Mar 4, 2007
CareFair.com,Also, if you are prone to abnormal scarring or have taken accutane in the past 18 months, your are probably not a good candidate for this type of treatment.

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation  -  Mar 7, 2007
FDA.govFor example, last month FDA added 39 known foreign suppliers of unapproved isotretinoin (known by the brand name Accutane) to an existing Import Alert,

First ever Accutane trial set in Madison County  -  Feb 22, 2007
Madison County Record,Accutane or its generic form, Isotretinoin, is an oral drug used to treat severe acne that is resistant to more conservative treatments such as creams and

Cholestech Corporation Launches New Dermatology Kit for In-office ...  -  Feb 12, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),The need for accurate, real-time cholesterol and liver testing in Accutane patients is underscored by a recent study released by the University of

Cholestech Corporation Launches New Dermatology Kit for In-office ...  -  Feb 8, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),The study concluded that abnormalities in cholesterol and liver enzymes in Accutane patients are even more prevalent than anticipated.

Quidel Corporation and Cholestech Corporation Partner to Offer ...  -  Feb 22, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),..."Many patients can benefit from the use of Accutane but their health must be protected with regular monitoring. Providing dermatologists with a

Britton Plans Next Blood Drive  -  Feb 7, 2007
Marshall County Journal,Antibiotics for acne are OK unless it is Accutane (Accutane has a one-month waiting period). Any questions call United Blood Services toll free

Why Acne Treatments Don’t Work  -  Feb 8, 2007
American Chronicle,It is noteworthy that medical adherence was greater for isotretinoin therapy (also sold under the name Accutane) and for first time usage of isotretinoin.

More than kid stuff  -  Jan 30, 2007
Reading Eagle,He was eventually prescribed Accutane, which cleared him up completely. Five months later, however, the whiteheads resurfaced.

Banishing Breakouts  -  Feb 19, 2007
WHOI,If the antibiotics aren’t effective enough, or if the child has scarring or a severe case of acne, a drug called isotretinoin (ACCUTANE®) may be prescribed.

Skin care simplified  -  Feb 15, 2007
Charlotte Observer,Prescription medications like Accutane for acne and over-the-counter drugs like sunscreen ingredients must undergo rigorous clinical testing before they

Analysis: Critics blast FDA culture  -  Feb 13, 2007
Science Daily (press release)On Tuesday he said a variety of other drugs, including acetaminophen, Rezulin, Lotrinex, and the acne drug Accutane, were inappropriately handled by FDA.

Valentine’s tips to love on a budget  -  Feb 11, 2007
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,Threading works for everyone and is an excellent option for those who use Retin-A, Accutane and similar products. Call salons in your area to find a good

MediaSyndicate --- Free Press Release, PR, IR, News Post & Media ...  -  Feb 11, 2007
MediaSyndicate (press release)The firm has worked on numerous cases involving dangerous pharmaceuticals, including PPA, Propulsid, Accutane, Bextra/Celebrex, Seroquel and Vioxx.

Spice up your health  -  Feb 1, 2007
Regina Leader-Post,..."It's the same reason Accutane or other drugs high in Vitamin A and used to treat acne can be a problem during pregnancy."

Acne treatments  -  Jan 30, 2007
Reading Eagle,Accutane is prescribed for cystic acne. Most of these treatments cause acne to worsen before it gets better. Exfoliants: Serums and peels containing

Acne - New Medical Findings Offer A Better Understanding And ...  -  Jan 14, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Accutane(TM) (Isotretinoin) is another acne treatment that permanently shrinks the oil gland, reducing its sensitivity to DHT and permanently decreasing oil

Stupak elected to chair key House panel  -  Jan 11, 2007
Cheboygan Daily Tribune (subscription),Hearings in December relating to the safety of the acne drug Accutane, which has been suspected of causing suicides or suicidal thoughts in teens and young

Prevent birth defects before pregnancy  -  Dec 26, 2006
Times Herald-Record,For example, Accutane, used to treat acne, can cause malformations of the head, brain and face. Anyone taking prescription drugs should be aware of any

Back to Basics  -  Jan 16, 2007
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),Prescription medications such as Accutane for acne and over-the-counter drugs such as sunscreen ingredients must undergo rigorous clinical testing before

Hard out here for a pimple  -  Dec 20, 2006
Now Toronto,Serious cases can be treated with prescription drugs like Accutane, but these have a terrifying list of potential side effects that include psychosis and

Ride The Acne Ambulance to Clean Skin  -  Dec 20, 2006
Free press releases (press release),...doses of vitamin A can be harmful to unborn children and oral retinoid, like Accutane(an acne treatment), have been reported as causing birth defects.

Never too old for zits  -  Jan 2, 2007
Belleville News-Democrat,He was eventually prescribed Accutane, which cleared him up completely. Five months later, however, the whiteheads resurfaced.

Acne causes, myths and treatments  -  Jan 9, 2007
Akron Beacon Journal,Accutane is prescribed for cystic acne. Most of these treatments cause acne to worsen before it gets better. • Serums and peels containing exfoliating

Collagenex Pharmaceuticals CEO Speaks About His Company  -  Jan 8, 2007
Seeking Alpha,Incyclinide will be the first significant new chemical entity, if we are successful in getting approval, in the treatment of acne since Accutane.

Hard out here for a pimple  -  Dec 20, 2006
Now Toronto,Serious cases can be treated with prescription drugs like Accutane, but these have a terrifying list of potential side effects that include psychosis and

Ride The Acne Ambulance to Clean Skin  -  Dec 20, 2006
Free press releases (press release),...doses of vitamin A can be harmful to unborn children and oral retinoid, like Accutane(an acne treatment), have been reported as causing birth defects.

Tackling acne  -  Dec 4, 2006
Rutland Herald,Accutane is the strongest oral medication available. It’s the gold standard for people with severe cases. It’s also very expensive and highly regulated.

Dangerous drugs  -  Dec 8, 2006
KFVS,Accutane and Elidel are drugs most often prescribed by dermatologists like Dr. Hal Brown of Cape Girardeau. Accutane treats severe cases of acne,

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Linda Piazza escaped adolescence with few ...  -  Dec 18, 2006
Centre Daily Times,He was eventually prescribed Accutane, which cleared him up completely. Five months later, however, the whiteheads resurfaced.

FDA mulls expanding suicide warning to add young adults  -  Dec 14, 2006
Cheboygan Daily Tribune (subscription),BJ was using an acne drug, Accutane, that was associated with teen suicides, but had no warning on the label. Since then he has expanded his efforts to

Celgene says Barr seeking generic of thalidomide  -  Dec 13, 2006
Washington Post,In 2004, Celgene licensed patents tied to the STEPS program to Barr and several other companies involved in marketing versions of the acne drug Accutane,

Weitz & Luxenberg Wins $25 Million in Mesothelioma Verdict  -  Dec 11, 2006
MediaSyndicate (press release)It also recently filed a case related to the harmful acne medicine, Accutane, manufactured by Hoffman-La Roche Inc. (State Supreme Court of New Jersey,

Weitz & Luxenberg Responds to Report of Panelists’ Financial Ties ...  -  Dec 11, 2006
Newswire Today (press release),We are involved in the other New Jersey mass torts involving dangerous drugs, including PPA, Propulsid, Accutane, Vioxx and Bextra/Celebrex and Seroquel.

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