Accutane (Isotretinoin) is used to treat a form of nodular acne that appears to effect adolescent children. The ingredients in Accutane work by shrinking the oil glands in the skin, which reduces their production. Accutane is taken for up to five months, every day and then stopped. This medication can stop acne for up to a year after stopping the course of medication. Accutane is used as a last resort type medication for when other acne medications have failed to show any results. There are some severe side effects that should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medication.
The many side effects that Accutane could have ranges from sore joints to itchy eyes, but there are a few more serious conditions that can arise from the use of Accutane that you should be aware of. First, you should know that Accutane can have severe abdominal issues such as Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. If you have any health related issues that make you prone to these issues, you should consult your doctor to decide whether or not you should take it. There have also been at least 100 suicides attributed to the use of Accutane, and over 1,000 reports of psychological issues of varying degrees.
With so many serious side effects attributed to the use of Accutane, there have been numerous lawsuits that have been filed. The manufacturer has a responsibility to warn doctors of all issues that might arise with the use of a medication, even if the side effects are mild and of no consequence. Many people think that the makers of Accutane knew in advance about some of the more severe issues and failed to report these effects to doctors, creating a recipe for major lawsuits to happen.
If you, or someone you know, has taken Accutane and experienced any of these severe issues, you should contact a personal injury lawyer to get information about any reimbursements that you may be eligible for. You should act very quickly, though, as each state has different requirements and time limits for filing any lawsuits.
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