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drug_recall accutaneThere are a number of serious Accutane injuries that a patient can suffer as a result of Accutane use. The risk of Accutane injuries is so great that the Food and Drug Administration has named Accutane as one of the five most dangerous drugs available on the market today. Patients who have suffered Accutane injuries have the legal right to seek compensation for their injuries through a product liability lawsuit. Through an Accutane injuries lawsuit, a victim can seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, partial or permanent disability, and psychological suffering.
Accutane is a prescription medicine manufactured by Hoffman-La Roche, a pharmaceutical company that has been well aware of the serious risk of Accutane injuries for years. Accutane was approved by the FDA in 1982 to treat severe acne. Despite its intended use in severe acne cases, Accutane is needlessly prescribed to patients with mild to moderate acne conditions. Reports of Accutane injuries began immediately after this drug was approved for use and have subsequently continued in great numbers.
There are many common Accutane injuries that can cause harm to patients. Common Accutane injuries include irritation, dryness, or rash of the lips, mouth, nose, face, and body. Also, inflammation of the lips and gums, increased sensitivity to the sun, allergic reaction, and increased fatigue. Accutane injuries can cause significant vision problems, hearing impairment, joint aches and pains, erratic bone growth, and Chrohn’s disease. Accutane injuries can also include increases in triglyceride levels (fat in the body and blood) which can increase a person’s risk of serious cardiovascular complications.
Accutane injuries can also include significant psychological problems. One year after its approval, Accutane was indicated to be the cause of a patient’s suicide attempt, and the first Accutane suicide was reported in 1984. Despite the serious risk of psychological Accutane injuries, the pharmaceutical company has failed to take adequate measures to protect patients from these risks. At least 70 suicides and thousands of other psychological Accutane injuries have been reported to the FDA in recent years.
Accutane injuries also pose an enormous risk to pregnant women and developing fetuses. Over sixty two birth defect Accutane injuries have been reported by Accutane users. Accutane use increases the risk of spontaneous abortion threefold. Because of the serious threat of Accutane injuries during pregnancy and breastfeeding, the FDA has mandated that all patients sign a form acknowledging the serious risk of Accutane injuries and promising to use two forms of birth control during and after Accutane use.
If you are concerned about possible Accutane injuries, you may wish to speak with your health care professional. If you or a loved one has suffered Accutane injuries, you may wish to contact a qualified and experienced attorney who can help you receive due compensation for your losses related to Accutane injuries.
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