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DECEMBER 6, 2000

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said patients who use a popular, powerful, and highly effective acne drug called Accutane will receive a brochure warning them of its possible, but unproven, link to suicide.

The move comes after consumer concern about the product. The 17-year-old son of Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mi) committed suicide in May and his parents link it to his use of the drug.

The FDA is also developing stricter rules on the use and prescription of the drug. The House Committee on Government Reform held a hearing on the drug yesterday.

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FDA: New consumer warnings on Accutane, including possible suicide risk (AP 12/5)

Relevant Links:
Accutane, Rep. Bart Stupak - www.house.gov/stupak/accutane.htm
Accutane Info - www.capederm.com/info_accutane.htm
Accutane, Yahoo! Health - health.yahoo.com/health/Drugs_Tree/Medication_or_Drug/0216
The House Committee on Government Reform - www.house.gov/reform