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What year did accutane come on the market? what were original problems that led to warning?
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Accutane: It has been on the market in the us since about 1982. The main problem with this drug is birth defects which occur in children born to mothers who take the drug while pregnant. The drug is safe if used appropriately.
Answered 1/6/2019
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