The acne medication, Accutane, is being pulled off the U.S. market. The AP article states that:
The decision was made for economic reasons, not safety reasons, the company said. The drug has a rocky safety history, having been linked to birth defects if taken during pregnancy, along with depression and suicidal thoughts. The company said costs for personal-injury lawsuits are high, but it continues to "rigorously" defend the drug.
Accutane has been linked to causing inflammatory bowel disease and the Accutane manufacturer, Roche, has lost several lawsuits on the claim. Bloomberg reports Roche Pulls Accutane Off Market After Jury Verdicts.
