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Adverse Side Effects of Accutane

Roche’s recent voluntary US recall of the acne medicine Accutane in June 2009 has led many acne sufferers who have taken Accutane to investigate the possibility of filing an Accutane injury lawsuit.

Author: Paula Blackburn

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Many Accutane patients have developed bowel problems and other serious medical conditions, but are unaware that Accutane may be responsible for their problems. If you’ve taken Accutane, read on to find out if you may have experienced adverse side effects that could provide grounds for an Accutane pharmaceutical injury lawsuit.

Why Accutane Is Dangerous

The active chemical in Accutane is called isotretinoin, which is related to Vitamin A. Since Vitamin A is crucial for essential body functions, a related chemical like Accutane can severely disrupt the way your organs and body systems work. Accutane received FDA approval in 1982, intended first as a treatment for cancer because of its power to kill quickly dividing cells, but becoming popular as a treatment for severe acne.

After changing Accutane’s labeling more than 20 times to include more and more adverse effects and dealing with thousands of Accutane personal injury lawsuits, Roche Pharmaceuticals discontinued US production and distribution of Accutane in 2009. However, generic versions of the drug isotretinoin are still available on the US market.

Accutane Adverse Reactions and Side Effects

Probably the most dangerous side effect of Accutane is its tendency to cause depression that leads to suicide. Already over 200 suicides have been linked to Accutane, which has resulted in the families of Accutane suicide victims filing wrongful death lawsuits. If a member of your family committed suicide after taking Accutane, an experienced wrongful death and personal injury lawyer can help you find out if you also have grounds for a wrongful death claim.

In addition to depression and suicide, other permanent side effects linked to Accutane include:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Alopecia (hair loss)
Loss of night vision
Degenerative Disc Disease
Keloid Scars
Joint Pain
Severe Birth Defects/Fetal Death
Lupus
Stunted Long Bone Growth

If you have suffered any of the above symptoms after taking Accutane, contact a personal injury attorney right away. Your time to file a pharmaceutical injury lawsuit may be running out. The statute of limitations for Accutane lawsuits differs from state to state. For example, Virginia’s statute of limitations is 2 years while in North Carolina, it’s 3 years. However, certain circumstances like turning 18 can give you extra time to file an Accutane lawsuit, so get in touch with a qualified personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to find out if you are still eligible.

Even if your symptoms are not on the list above, contact a pharmaceutical injury attorney to see if your condition may have been caused by taking Accutane. Accutane is linked to dozens of other side effects and medical conditions, such as birth defects, so there are a wide range of medical conditions and injuries that may provide grounds for an Accutane lawsuit in Virginia, North Carolina, or another state.

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If you lost a loved one who was taking Accutane to suicide or if you have experienced any adverse effects from Accutane in Virginia or North Carolina, please visit the personal injury law firm of Kalfus & Nachman online to schedule an Accutane lawsuit consultation.

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Adverse Side Effects of Accutane