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Accutane is described as a powerful, yet safe, drug for the treatment of severe acne, when used as directed. However, there are several well-documented side effects such as severe depression and suicide - and others that are suspected.

Recently, Accutane warnings were strengthened to reflect concerns that the drug may be linked to depression and thoughts of suicide in some people. The warning reads in part notified doctors that the drug "may cause depression, psychosis, and, rarely, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and suicide.''

However, many patients and physicians remain unaware of these dangerous side effects. If you or a family member is taking Accutane you should be aware of these dangers.

The knowledge these side effects became widely after a US Congressman's son committed suicide. Rep. Bart Stupak says his 17-year-old son's suicide earlier this year may be linked to the popular acne medicine. His son, Bart Stupak Jr., known as "B.J.," shot and killed himself. Stupak was popular in school, a football player, and killed himself after a prom-night party.

There may be many more suicide cases be linked to Accutane. Rep. Stupak stated, "We are up over 100 reports, that's just what is coming in to us, so I believe there are probably over a thousand cases,"

"The average time is 88 days from when you start taking it, and the effect is very sudden.... You are doing strange things at 3 a.m. and you are dead at 7 a.m."


Below is an excerpt from the new Medication Guide warning patients about the possible depression/suicide side effects of Accutane.