Accutane Associated With Myriad of Side Effects
Accutane (isotretinoin) is prescribed for serious acne in children and adults. It is estimated the 8-12 million people have been prescribed the medication in the United States alone. With that, more than 70,000 adverse events have been reported to the FDA. This number is staggering when considering that it is estimated that only 10% of all adverse events are actually reported.
Studies link up the drug with side effects such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, cardiovascular injuries, kidney and liver failure, psychiatric injuries and suicidal ideation, and severe birth defects. Roche Laboratories, the maker of Accutane, denies all side effects other than birth defects.
Roche acted improperly in failing to properly warn of Accutane's myriad of side effects. The failure to warn leads to a failure of doctors to monitor for serious conditions caused by the drugs use. Many users are not even aware that Accutane may have caused their condition.
Was accutane around in the 1960s? I took someyhing called acnemed around 1967 and got CRHNS really bad. I am now 54 and have had two major surgeries due to CROHNS.
Hi John,
Accutane was approved by the FDA in 1982. If you took it before then, it would have to have been due to a clinical trial. If you would like a free consultation on your case from an attorney, you can e-mail us for more info. http://www.pintas.com/attorney-lawyer-1008814.html