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Accutane

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


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Many also promote the use of isotretinoin—commonly known as Accutane, an anti-acne medication—which can result in severe side effects.

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2023

It was originally prescribed by the brand name Accutane.

From Seattle Times Apr. 6, 2022

By college, I finally decided to give Accutane a shot, but it took two rounds to alleviate most of my skin problems.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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