FDA issues warning over online purchases of popular acne treatment

12:51 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2007

The FDA has issued a warning against purchasing Accutane online, especially for pregnant women and girls.

Hazards from the acne treatment reportedly include birth defects, miscarriage, premature births and infant mortality.

The FDA also warns of possible side effects such as headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, seizures, stroke, diarrhea and muscle weakness.

They say Accutane should only be purchased through its legal distributor iPLEDGE.


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