Accutane
Acne Medication
Accutane (Isotretinoin) is a drug intended to treat the severist
form of nodular acne. This powerful drug has been known to cause serious
side effects. People taking Accutane may be at risk for problems affecting
the liver, intestines, eyes, ears, and skeletal system. Accutane has even
been implicated in Irritable Bowel Syndrome. While the public has long known
Accutane has been linked to serious birth defects and miscarriage, it is
only in recent years we have learned about its link to psychiatric distress
including depression and suicide. Teens are particularly vulnerable because
of their heightened concern with their appearance and peer pressure.
Accutane is often seen as a panacea and prescription use has increased
dramatically in recent years. This medication is often prescribed for lesser
forms of acne such as acne vulgaris putting greater numbers at risk. The FDA
approved Accutane in 1982. It is manufactured by Hoffman-La Roche
pharmaceuticals. The FDA continues to evaluate this drug for safety.
How can something so simple like treating your child for a fever turn into a
tragedy like Stevens Johnson Syndrome? Unfortunately if this has happened to
you, you’re not the only one asking this question.
Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) And its more severe form called Toxic
Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are life threatening serious skin disorders which
can result in blindness, organ dysfunction and death. (1) These symptoms
include rash, redness and blisters. Absent warning of these symptoms mothers
and fathers all too often continue to give their children the drug making
allowing for a simple skin problem to progress to a life altering condition
like SJS or TEN. The law office of Brian Witzer specializes in getting
compensation for victims of the pharmaceutical industries negligence. We
thrive on taking on the big companies and have the resources and expertise
to do it. If you have been wronged and wish to seek justice fill out the
case evaluation form.
Ketek - Respiratory Medication
Dilantin - Anti
Seizure Medication
Accutane - Acne
Medication
Paxil - Anxiety
Medication
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Practice Areas: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Pharmaceutical Litigation, Ketek, Products Liability, Hazardous Materials, Toxic Torts, Environmental Litigation, Mold Litigation, Construction Defect, Premises Liability, Motor Vehicle/Motorcycle, Accidents involving: Brain Injury and Head Trauma, Insurance Bad Faith
