Accutane Injury Claim
Accutane Side-Effect Claim - Accutane Birth Defects
Accutane is a powerful prescription acne medication that is used to treat severe stages of acne. The drug is essentially a form of Vitamin A that works to reduce the natural skin oils that are produced by the body. Excessive skin oils are a primary cause of acne in both adolescents and adults. Hoffman La Roche, also known as the La Roche Group, is the manufacturer and marketer of Accutane. The problem with Accutane is that it can result in toxic buildup of Vitamin A in the skin tissues, causing serious side effects. Side effect victims that sustain injury may have a Accutane injury claim against the La Roche Group.
Accutane is also known as Isotretinoin, which is the active ingredient that is used to treat acne. Accutane is typically prescribed to patients for 4-6 months of use. Recently many users have come forward with claims that Accutane caused serious side effects, including the following:
- gastrointestinal harm / gastrointestinal disease
- depression
- suicide
- inflammatory bowel disease
- birth defects
- liver disease
If you or a family member have experienced any of these Accutane side effects, you may be entitled to compensation and an Accutane injury settlement. The most severe side effect reported by Accutane users are serious birth defects caused to newborn babies. A single dose of Accutane by a pregnant mother can cause the following birth defects:
- brain damage
- eye birth defects
- ear birth defects
- heart damage
- nost birth defects
- skelatal defects
Accutane is a very powerful drug and should only be used after a thorough discussion of the risks and benefits of using a drug with such dangerous side effects. Users should try other, less powerful, acne medications before seeking a prescription for Accutane.
Accutane Compensation Injury Lawyer - Accutane Birth Defect Lawyers
The
nationwide Accutane compensation injury lawyers at Schultz Legal Group know what it takes to obtain a fair settlement or verdict for victims. Over 2 million people have used Accutane and the manufacturer has made over $1.2 billion in annual sales from the sale of Accutane. This drug is one of the top five prescription drugs on the market that results in serious side effects and injury claims.
Our Accutane birth defect lawyers will request your medical records from physicians and have our medical experts review your case to determine if a link exists between your use of Accutane and the injuries that you have sustained. If a link (a.k.a. causation) can be established between your injuries and the drug Accutane, we will file an Accutane product liability claim against the La Roche Group. Aside from the serious side effects, Accutane also may cause non life-threatening side effects such as sunburn, scarring, fatigue, headaches, and dizziness. To discuss your claim with an Accutane compensation injury lawyer, call our attorney hotline at (866) 840-3636 for an immediate free consultation.