Acne Drug Accutane Pulled from Market
Chicago personal injury lawyers at Pintas Law Firm recently learned of plans by pharmaceutical maker Hoffmann-LaRoche, Inc. to withdraw Accutane from the U.S. market.
The drug maker has been faced with high exposure from personal injury lawsuits that the company continues to defend vigorously despite widely recognized side effects, which include mental health problems, birth defects and miscarriage. Additionally, hundreds of suicide cases have been linked to Accutane in the U.S.
Less serious side effects also include drowsiness and dizziness, which can be extremely dangerous if combined with alcohol use.
The personal injury attorneys at Chicago law firm William G. Pintas and Associates are committed to protecting clients’ rights in Illinois and throughout the country. The firm has successfully handled thousands of personal injury lawsuits and is currently analyzing persons right to a claim after they call the firm. Consultations are free. Contact the Pintas firm if you or a loved one has suffered any of the above non-problems while taking Acutane.
Generic versions of the acne drug, known as isotretinoin, will still be available from several manufacturers. The FDA has more information on isotretinoin products.
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