Pharmaceutical Drug Injury: Accutane

THE SIMPLE FACTS^TM...Accutane (isotretinoin) is a drug that was developed by Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. for treating severe cystic (nodular) acne. Accutane is also marketed under the names Roaccutane, Amnesteem, Claravis and Sotret.

Accutane is known as a retinoid, and is a synthetic form of Vitamin A. Accutane was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1982.

According to many reviews and reports, Accutane treatment may have a number of long term and serious side effects, including:

• Birth defects
• Suicide
• Depression
• IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
• Crohn's Disease
• Colitis (ulcerative), and many other Accutane side effects

According to a report from the Journal of Gastroenterology (JOG), the Physician's Desk Reference lists inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as a possible adverse event associated with the use of isotretinoin (accutane), a popular prescription medication for treatment of acne. (reviewed reports of IBD associated with isotretinoin use).

It appears from the conclusion in the article in JOG, that the adverse reports filed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) via the MedWatch system between 1997 and 2002 show isotretinoin (accutane treatment) might serve as a trigger for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

For more information on the drug Accutane (isotretinoin), the FDA reviews/results and its possible long term side effects, click here.

Quite frankly, the simple facts^TM about the Hoffman-La Roche drug Accutane and the possible injuries and/or long term side effects - birth defects, immune system problems, IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) or other health complications - that may be caused by taking Accutane are unacceptable.

If you have used the drug Accutane (isotretinoin - retinoid) that was developed by Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. for treating severe cystic (nodular) acne and are suffering long term side effects or problems, you may have a case/lawsuit and be entitled to compensation.

We are investigating claims of birth defects, immune system problems, IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) or other health complications in connection with possible side effects and problems from the use of the drug Accutane.

We are here to help you protect your legal rights and the legal rights of your loved ones.