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ISOSORBIDE vs ISOTRETINOIN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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ISOSORBIDE vs ISOTRETINOIN: Safety Overview

Metric ISOSORBIDE ISOTRETINOIN
Total FAERS Reports 526 34,934
Deaths Reported 78 301
Death Rate 14.8% 0.9%
Hospitalizations 255 1,450
Average Patient Age 70.2 yrs 23.5 yrs
% Female Patients 62.5% 65.8%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 11, 2003
Manufacturer N/A Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Route N/A ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued