Thank you for your comments. As a non lawyer, I used the term settled to mean the case ended with that result and I appreciate your addition of the more insider view of why Roche stopped making Accutane. Accutane appears to be a drug full of controversy and paradox, a both very bad but very helpful drug. I absolutely agree that the warnings need to be magnified and the FDA should take a stronger stand.
"Do you think users should take chemotherapy for acne when they do not have cancer." Some drugs do start with one use and other effects and benefits are found so their use is expanded and all drugs carry risks. In terms of accepting risk, some people are using a Glaucoma drug to grow longer eyelashes and accept the risks of potentially damaging their eyes.
So, clearly people, what ever the motivation are willing to risk their health for whatever benefit a drug may offer. I think the line of when to use a treatment is unclear. Who should be deciding if the risk is worth the benefit?
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Thank you for your comments. As a non lawyer, I used the term settled to mean the case ended with that result and I appreciate your addition of the more insider view of why Roche stopped making Accutane. Accutane appears to be a drug full of controversy and paradox, a both very bad but very helpful drug. I absolutely agree that the warnings need to be magnified and the FDA should take a stronger stand.
"Do you think users should take chemotherapy for acne when they do not have cancer." Some drugs do start with one use and other effects and benefits are found so their use is expanded and all drugs carry risks. In terms of accepting risk, some people are using a Glaucoma drug to grow longer eyelashes and accept the risks of potentially damaging their eyes.
So, clearly people, what ever the motivation are willing to risk their health for whatever benefit a drug may offer. I think the line of when to use a treatment is unclear. Who should be deciding if the risk is worth the benefit?
June 10, 2010 - 5:31amThis Comment
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