Are Accutane generic drugs still available?

Additional Accutane FAQs

• Q: What is Accutane?
  A: Accutane was a drug marketed by Roche Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of moderate to severe acne. Accutane was pulled from the market in 2009, however millions of … More
• Q: Is Accutane still marketed?
  A: No, Roche Pharmaceuticals pulled Accutane from the market in 2009. However, generic versions of the drug may still be available by prescription. More
• Q: Who markets Accutane?
  A: Accutane has not been marketed since it was pulled by its developer Roche Pharmaceuticals in 2009. However, generic versions of the drug may still be available. More
• Q: Do I have a case if I developed a side-effect from Accutane that was disclosed?
  A: Many people develop symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (“IBS”) years after taking Accutane. Not everyone who took Accutane will develop IBS, and … More
• Q: Why can people sue Roche Pharmaceuticals?
  A: Under a theory of product liability, Roche Pharmaceuticals has a duty to warn consumers of known dangers or harmful side-effects that may result after taking a drug. … More
• Q: How do I know if Accutane made me sick?
  A: Those who have successfully sued Roche Pharmaceuticals have done so after developing an inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis. If … More
• Q: What if I developed an inflammatory bowel syndrome years after taking Accutane?
  A: Those who develop an inflammatory bowel syndrome after taking Accutane do so at varying paces. If you have taken Accutane and later develop such a disease, it’s … More
• Q: Is inflammatory bowel syndrome the only danger from taking Accutane?
  A: No, Accutane is responsible for a variety of diseases and illnesses. However, many of these harmful side-effects were disclosed in the warnings provided with the … More
• Q: What is a black box warning?
  A: A black box warning, also referred to as a boxed warning, is the most urgent warning mandated by the FDA.  It is used to alert consumers of the adverse risks … More