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ACCUTANE |
Accutane, known generically as isotretinoin, is a prescription
medication used to treat severe nodular and cystic acne that has not
responded to other treatments such as topical creams or antibiotics.
Nodular or cystic acne is a disfiguring form of acne that causes multiple
inflamed cysts and scarring.
Accutane was developed and marketed by Roche Pharmaceuticals, a division
of Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc., and approved by the Food and Drug
Administration in 1982. It works on the oil glands within the skin,
shrinking them and diminishing their output. Accutane is taken by mouth
everyday for four to five months and then treatment is stopped. The
anti-acne effect produced by Accutane can last a year or more after
finishing a course of medication.
Despite its lasting positive effect on acne, Accutane has a number of mild
to serious and possibly life-threatening side effects:
- Chapped Lips
- Itchy, Dry Skin
- Nasal Gland Dryness
- Mild to severe Nosebleeds
- Joint & Muscle Pain
- Temporary Hair Thinning
- Rash
- Intestinal and Urinary Complications
- Headache
- Increase Sensitivity to Sun
- Decreased Night Vision
- Mild Depression
- Severe Depression, with thoughts of Suicide
- Birth Defects
The most damaging side effect of Accutane is serious birth defects (fetal
malformations) if taken during pregnancy. It is critically important for
women not to take Accutane while pregnant, and not to become pregnant
while under treatment. A woman who does get pregnant while taking Accutane
may be forced to have an abortion and may also be required to state this
in writing before many physicians will prescribe Accutane. It is not
currently known whether Accutane taken by men can cause birth defects.
Birth defects associated with Accutane include:
- Hydrocephaly - enlargement of the fluid-filled spaces in the brain
- Microcephaly - abnormally small head
- Mental Retardation
- Ear and Eye Abnormalities
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Facial Abnormalities
- Heart Defects
Accutane can cause these birth defects in the early weeks after conception
when a woman often is unaware of her pregnancy. Even babies without
obvious birth defects may have mental retardation and learning
disabilities. Accutane also increases the risk of miscarriage, premature
delivery and infant deaths.
If you took Accutane during pregnancy and gave birth to a child with birth
defects, or are currently taking Accutane and are pregnant, contact a
medical malpractice attorney today. An experienced attorney who
specializes in Accutane cases can help recover damages.
Additional severe and life-threatening side effects can occur with
Accutane usage among any patient. They include:
- Neurological: pseudotumor cerebri, dizziness, drowsiness, headache,
insomnia, lethargy, malaise, nervousness, paresthesias, seizures, stroke,
weakness
- Psychiatric: suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, suicide, depression,
psychosis, emotional instability
Of the patients reporting depression, many report that the depression
subsides with the discontinuation of therapy. However, symptoms can
reoccur with reinstitution of therapy.
If you or a loved one suffers from any of the many dangerous side effects
of Accutane usage, contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney
today. An experienced attorney can recover damages for medical bills, pain
and suffering, lost wages, and other effects of Accutane treatment.
ACCUTANE FAQ'S
1. What is Accutane?
Accutane, known generically as isotretinoin, is a prescription
medication used to treat severe nodular and cystic acne that has not
responded to other treatments such as topical creams or antibiotics.
Accutane was developed and marketed by Roche Pharmaceuticals, a
division of Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc., and approved by the Food and Drug
Administration in 1982. It works on the oil glands within the skin,
shrinking them and diminishing their output. Accutane is taken by
mouth everyday for four to five months and then treatment is stopped.
The anti-acne effect produced by Accutane can last a year or more
after finishing a course of medication.
Despite its lasting positive effect on acne, Accutane has a number of
mild to serious and possibly life-threatening side effects.
2. What are the side effects of Accutane?
Side effects of Accutane can range from minor, to severe and sometimes
can be life-threatening.
Minor discomfort from:
- Chapped lips
- Dry skin
- Dry nasal glands
- Slight muscle & joint discomfort
Severe Side Effects:
- Nosebleeds
- Temporary hair thinning
- Headache
- Sensitivity to sun
- Decreased night vision
Life-Threatening Side Effects:
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts
- Birth defects
If you are currently taking Accutane and are experiencing any of these
side effects, please consult with your doctor. You may also want to
seek legal advice if you feel you have been injured by taking Accutane.
More Accutane and Personal Injury FAQs >>
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