CBC.ca Accutane is a wildly successful acne drug.
Doctors call the drug a miracle.
But there can be dangerous side effects. Women taking Accutane are warned not to get pregnant while on the drug. It can cause birth defects. Last fall, American lawmakers listened to people for There have been a couple of important changes in Health Canada's position on Accutane since this story first aired on Marketplace. Patients must now sign a consent form in Canada before they receive Accutane.