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Accutane

Accutane, a medicine used to treat severe acne, has been linked to many devastating side effects such as:

  • Suicide
  • Depression
  • Rare birth defects
  • Liver, kidney, and colon damage

Have you or a loved one been prescribed Accutane in the past? If so, you may need to speak to a Morgan & Morgan attorney to guide you through your next step. If you think you have grounds for an Accutane lawsuit, or someone you know is experiencing the side effects of Accutane, it is time to take a step and fight for your legal rights.

Acne is a condition that can become a serious issue, but it is never going to be life-threatening. Hoffman-LaRoche knew that personal appearance is relatively important to young people, so they created a solution with minimal risks, and made a mint selling Accutane to image-conscious teens.

A congressional investigation discovered that as many as two Accutane users a month were committing suicide. This made little sense considering these were historically healthy people with no signs of suicidal thoughts or depression prior to Accutane use.

Birth defects connected to the drug can be so intense that doctors often recommend women who become pregnant while on Accutane have an abortion. Women who are prescribed Accutane must use two methods of birth control while taking the drug. Before writing a new prescription, doctors are required to run monthly pregnancy tests on female patients. The effects on an unborn fetus are so harsh that they will continue for at least one month after Accutane use is ceased.

For more information regarding Accutane, read the frequently asked questions.

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