Accutane

What is Accutane? Accutane (isotretinoin) was an acne medication that was marked take case of skin conditions.  It was normally used as the therapy of last resort for dermatologists and physicians to use to resolve skin conditions.  The drug was generally effective in achieving these goals.  Accutane was on the Market for 1982 through 2009.  Generic versions are still being sold today.  The problem was that the drug sometimes had horrible side effects.

 Who Made the Drugs

 Accutane and associated drugs have been marketed under different names and sold by different manufactures.  Here is a list of these manufacturers and marketers:

Roche Laboratories (Accutane)

Ranbaxy (Sotret)

Barr Laboratories (Claravis)

Amnesteem (Mylan/Cardinal Health) 

Side Effects

Many side effects that a patient might develop after taking Accutane might not develop for years.  Inflammatory bowel disease can develop years after taking Accutane.  Other side effects can include but are not limited to:

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Premature Closure of Growth Plates, Birth Defects, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome, Rectal Bleeding, Abdominal Pain, Central Nervous System Injuries, Bone and Muscle Loss, Cardiovascular Injuries, Liver and Kidney Damage, Pancreatitis, Immune System Disorder, Lupus, Hearing and Vision Damage, Thyroid Disorders, and Suicidal Thoughts & Behavior

 What are my legal rights? 

If you have taken the drug Accutane and have experienced of one of the above listed side effects, contact The Garrett Law Center today, for your free legal consultation.