Consumer Alert!
Recalled Acne Medication Accutane Has Been Linked To Dangerous Side Effects
The prescription drug Accutane has been linked to serious injuries, including birth defects, liver damage, kidney damage and depression. Contact the Florida drug injury lawyers of Gordon & Doner, P.A. today if you or a loved one has suffered the serious side effects and injuries associated with this prescription medication. Complete our online contact form or call us toll free at 1-800-659-1159.
Accutane: A History of Serious Side Effects
The prescription medication Accutane (also known as Isotretinoin) was approved by the FDA in 1982 to treat severe cases of acne that did not respond to traditional treatments or antibiotics. The FDA concluded that Accutane was uniquely effective in helping patients with recalcitrant nodular acne, a skin condition that can be painful and often leaves deep facial scars, according to the FDA website. The medication had been shown to cure outbreaks for up to five months.
However, after it received the FDA's approval, this synthetic form of vitamin A was linked with serious side effects, leading to its recall on June 26, 2009. Birth defects were among the most serious side effects for pregnant women who had used the medication. Following extensive meetings in 2000, the FDA concluded that Accutane should not be taken by pregnant women, and that women using the medication and trying to get pregnant should discontinue use.
If you have used Accutane and experienced side effects related to childbirth, you may be entitled to money for medical bills and other expenses related to your child's injuries as well as compensation for your pain and suffering.
Other Adverse Effects
An FDA advisory committee also expressed concern about the potential for adverse psychiatric events in patients who used Accutane, including depression and suicide. The medication also has been linked to Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, compromised hearing, vision problems, liver damage, kidney damage and heart problems.
As a means of informing the public, the FDA has established a national registry that lists patients who were prescribed Accutane.
Contact Gordon & Doner’s Attorneys Today!
If you believe you are one of the many patients experiencing negative side effects from use of the acne medication Accutane, contact Gordon & Doner, P.A. Our personal injury attorneys can help you get the money and benefits you are entitled to for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages.
Contact the drug injury lawyers at Gordon & Doner, P.A. for a free consultation by calling 1-800-659-1159 or using our convenient online contact form. Our firm believes that our system of justice works best when skilled attorneys who have the resources to fully prepare and try a case represent both sides.
