Since Accutane was first introduced to United States market in 1982, the controversy surrounding the drug`s serious and even life threatening side effects quickly became a topic of debate among consumer watchdog groups and medical professionals alike. Accutane was created to treat severe cases of acne in patients who had not had success with other less powerful medications. Accutane became known as the most effective medication for the treatment of severe acne, being used by millions of consumers worldwide. Although the effectiveness of the drug was undoubtedly appealing to patients suffering with sever acne, the negative side effects were extremely dangerous and potentially fatal. This led to a series of lawsuits against the drug manufacturer, which has steadily risen since the drug was first introduced. In 2009, the drug was removed from the United States market due to the severe side effects associated with Accutane. This website provides detailed information on the side effects of Accutane, and offers legal resources for people who have experienced negative side effects caused by the the use of Accutane.