How safe is Acnetrex (Isotretinoin)?

Accutane is an oral form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount
of oil released by oil glands in your skin, and helps your skin renew itself
more quickly. Accutane is used to treat severe nodular acne. It is usually
given after other acne medicines or antibiotics have been tried without
successful treatment of symptoms. Because it can cause severe, life-threatening
birth defects, many doctors are hesistant to use it. Never use Accutane if you
are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Women of child-bearing potential must agree
in writing to use two specific forms of birth control and have regular
pregnancy tests before, during, and after taking isotretinoin. Since their has
been some links to depression, crohns disease, liver disease and other rare
effects, many lawsuits have arisen in the USA which is another reason it is
very difficult to give. Accutane is available only under a special program
called iPLEDGE in the USA. Overall, in the right hands, it is a great
medication and if used properly, it will clear acne for life in 90-95% of
cases.