Accutane side effects? Free Accutane lawsuit facts from an expert Accutane lawyer

Accutane

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Severe acne is a serious problem in a society that places a high value on beauty and personal appearance. Many teenagers and young adults who suffer from cases of extreme acne are willing to do almost anything to alleviate their symptoms. Thus, Accutane, hailed by the FDA in 2001 as "the biggest breakthrough in acne drug treatment over the last 20 years," is a very popular medication. Since 1982, over 5 million people in the United States and 12 million people around the world have used Accutane. It is also an extremely expensive medication, with the cost of a typical course of treatment running into the thousands of dollars.

The makers of Accutane and the FDA knew about the connection between Accutane and birth defects before the medication was released. Because of these risks, the FDA designated Accutane as a "Category X" medication, indicating that Accutane must be avoided under all circumstances during pregnancy. Warning labels issued with the product included warnings against becoming pregnant while using the medication.

Other Accutane side effects were also reported, including heart palpitations, tachycardia (a rapid or racing heartbeat), vascular thrombotic disease, and stroke. Accutane is known to affect blood sugar levels and has been linked to several other serious symptoms.

After Accutane's release, psychiatric side effects began to appear among the teens and young adults who had been given Accutane. In the overwhelming majority of these cases, the patients had shown no signs of depression or suicidal thoughts before they began using the medication. Hoffmann-LaRoche argued that Accutane was not responsible for the mental health of the people who took it. The FDA disagreed, and issued a "Dear Doctor" letter warning physicians of the psychiatric dangers of Accutane.

All medications have side effects. However, Accutane is prescribed for acne, a condition that is serious but not life threatening. Personal appearance is extremely important to young people. Hoffmann-LaRoche capitalized on this need, minimized the serious risks associated with their medication, and made a fortune selling Accutane.

A Congressional investigation into Accutane has begun. Litigation against Hoffmann-LaRoche has been filed. After over 20 years on the market, Hoffmann-LaRoche is now being held responsible for the damage caused by Accutane.

Accutane Inquiry

PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name: *

Last Name: *

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ACCUTANE INFORMATION

Name of Injured Person

Do you suffer from the following injuries: (please check all that apply)

Lupus
Auto-Immune Disorder
Ischemic Bowel
Ulcerative Colitis
Crhon's Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Ischemic Colitis
Colostomy
Birth Defects
Severe Violence
Attempted Suicide

Was there an attempted suicide?

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Date of death? (if applicable)

Cause of death? (if applicable)

Was Accutane listed as part of the cause of death?

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When did they (you) take Accutane? Start Date:

End Date

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