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Accutane

American  
[ak-yoo-teyn] / ˈæk yʊˌteɪn /
Pharmacology, Trademark.
  1. a brand of isotretinoin.


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The existing treatments include generic versions of the Roche drug Accutane, which can’t be given to pregnant women.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Doctors suggested she take the prescription medication Accutane to clear her skin and restart birth control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

And isotretinoin, commonly known as Accutane, is an effective oral acne medication, though it can cause serious side effects, including birth defects and depression.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023

“I have been on Accutane three times now,” she said in the Aug. 3 video.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2023

Accutane was discontinued in 2009, though generic versions remain on the market.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi