Yet Another Case Joins Accutane Multidistrict Litigation

In Florida, a multidistrict litigation for Accutane side effects is proceeding to the U.S. District Court. A multidistrict litigation (MDL) occurs when civil actions involving a particular issue are pending in multiple different districts. Most MDLs can be dealing with anywhere from a few dozen cases to hundreds of cases. This has been the case with negative side-effects in users of Accutane, an acne medication. Some of the common side-effects are depression, leading to psychosis or suicide, inflammatory bowel disease, and miscarriages and birth defects when taken by pregnant women.

A resident of Wisconsin reported that taking Accutane had given him inflammatory bowel disease and his case has recently been requested to move to the federal MDL by the drug's manufacturer, Hoffman-La Roche. Accutane was originally taken off the market in 2009 after it gained a tremendous amount of popularity. Originally prescribed only to treat severe cystic acne, it began to be used by people with only moderate and even mild acne. As the use of the drug became more widespread, so did the negative side effects.

If you have suffered a side-effect due to taking Accutane, you are liable to receive compensation. Seek the help of a pharmaceutical injury attorney from Arnold & Itkin. They have dealt with people just like you who are suffering from both short-term and long-term health effects because of Accutane. You shouldn't have to suffer after taking a medication you thought would make you better. Contact an Accutane lawyer from our firm today to see how our aggressive representation and knowledge of pharmaceutical injury law can help you get the compensation you deserve.