Accutane® Recall
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Accutane® (generic: isotretinoin) was quietly recalled from the market in June 2009 by Roche Pharmaceuticals, makers of the drug. The company blames the decision to stop selling Accutane® on financial loss because of competing generic versions of the drug and other financial issues.
For months leading up to this decision Accutane® received negative attention and its safety was in question. Studies began to surface linking Accutane® to serious side effects, including inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis); depression and suicide; and severe birth defects.
For more information about the dangerous side effects of Accutane®, please contact us today.
Dangers of (Isotretinoin) Accutane®
Even though isotretinoin is no longer sold under the name, Accutane®, controversy about the drug has not disappeared. Consumer advocates still maintain the fact that Roche Pharmaceuticals and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should have done more to warn patients of the dangers of the drug when it was still on the market.
Millions of people took Accutane®, which puts them at risk of suffering long term effects, including painful and debilitating gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis.
People continue to face the dangers of Accutane®, because isotretinoin is still sold in its generic form, as well as under the following brand names: Amnesteem, Claravis and Sotret. If you are considering isotretinoin as a treatment for severe acne, you should speak with your doctor about all the potential risks associated with the medication. The risks are serious and this treatment may not be right for you.
Accutane® Lawsuits
People who suffer because of Accutane® or its generic version can seek justice in the form of financial compensation by hiring an Accutane® lawyer. If your injuries can be linked to isotretinoin use, you will likely be able to recover compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering.
Contact an Accutane® Lawyer
If you are among the millions of consumers that have been treated with isotretinoin, you should learn about the potential dangers associated with the medication, including inflammatory bowel disease, depression and suicide, and birth defects. If you believe you have been harmed by the acne medication, our Accutane® attorneys might be able to help you. Contact us for an evaluation of your case.
