A History of Accutane Side Effects Shay Morrigan | February 7th, 2012 | Posted in Accutane Lawsuit News In 1982, when the FDA approved Accutane (isotretinoin) for the treatment of severe acne, many hailed it as a miracle cure, something that could not only help treat the acne, but give those who suffered from it new hope and confidence in their daily lives. Unfortunately,...