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Accutane® lawyers are personal injury attorneys who are experienced in building product liability cases. They will have the knowledge it takes to represent people who have been injured from the acne medication known as Accutane® (isotretinoin). FDA approved in 1982, Accutane® is an oral medication derived from vitamin A that can be taken once or twice daily for up to six months, depending on the severity of an individual's case of acne.

Interestingly, Accutane® was first used as a chemotherapy drug and, as such, was an extremely potent medication. Consequently, for modern uses, Accutane® is only prescribed when other medications fail to treat acne, as well as when patients:

• Do not have a medical history of depression, liver or heart problems, diabetes and/or osteoporosis
• Have enrolled with iPLEDGE, an FDA-mandated organization, to state that they are aware of Accutane® side effects. Female patients will also have to agree to take two contraceptive medications, as Accutane® can increase the risk of both pregnancy and serious birth defects (should women become pregnant)

Basis for Accutane® Lawsuits: Accutane Side Effects

More than 50 percent of all Accutane® patients will be cured of their severe acne and will never have to take another prescription acne medication. In fact, no other medication is at effective at treating serious acne than Accutane®. However, regardless at its effectiveness, Accutane® has also been reported to cause a number severe side effects, which may include:

• alopecia (hair loss)
• depression
• erectile dysfunction (though this is usually accompanied by depression and is, therefore, thought to be a side effect of mental disturbances associated with Accutane®)
• hepatitis
• inflammatory bowel disease, IDB (causing chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or constipation) – Cases of IDB have been so severe that some patients have had to have their colons removed.
• lupus
• pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas characterized by abdominal pain and/or tenderness)
• psychotic disorder
• severe allergic reaction
• suicidal thoughts or tendencies (To date, more than 240 patients worldwide have committed suicide as a result of taking Accutane®)

Accutane® patients should seek emergency medical attention should they start to experience any of the following symptoms:

• abdominal and/or chest pain
• blurred vision
• breathing difficulties
• changes in mood and/or behavior (i.e. increased sadness, crying spells, aggression and/or aggitation)
• fever and/or chills
• hallucinations
• jaundice
• loss of appetite
• seizures
• severe headache or eye pain
• thoughts of hurting or killing oneself
• vomiting

Why Choose the Best Accutane Lawyers?

It is important to choose an attorney who understands the potential dangers of Accutane® to provide you with the skilled and dedicated representation you need to go up against the makers of the medication and ensure the best possible outcome in your case. Our skilled Accutane® lawyers have experience:

• Building strong product liability cases
• Aggressively representing clients' rights in trial, arbitration and any other legal proceeding
• Successfully going up against corporate lawyers, pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies
• Recovering the maximum possible settlements/awards for clients

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured from Accutane®, or if someone you loved has died as a result of taking this medication, you should contact a qualified Accutane® defect attorney about your legal rights and options. You will likely have a legal claim against the makers of the medication and, if you have the right attorney fighting on your behalf, you will be able to seek the compensation you are entitled to.

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