Side Effects Caused by Accutane
Accutane Injury Attorneys
If you or a loved one is or was taking Accutane or any form of
isotretinoin and experienced serious side effects, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. A
medical injury attorney at Arnold & Itkin LLP can look over your particular case to determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company. We offer a free consultation and work on these cases on a contingent fee basis, so you pay no legal fees unless we win your case!
Accutane has been associated with a number of different types of side effects. These may range in severity from mild to life-threatening, depending on the patient, the dosage amount, the duration of exposure and a number of other factors.
Accutane has been linked to such serious side effects as:
- Thoughts of suicide
- Suicide
- Birth defects
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Severe depression
- Liver damage
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Severe allergic reactions
Some of the lesser side effects linked to Accutane and other isotretinoin brands are listed below:
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Brittle nails
- Thinning of the hair
- Sensitivity to sunlight
- Hair loss
- Changes in menstruation
- Severe dryness of the skin
- Thinning of the skin
- Skin conditions and infections
- Unusual bruising
- Eczema
- Fatigue
- Acne flare-ups
- Unusual bleeding
- Slow-healing cuts
- Muscle pain
Have you suffered serious side effects from Accutane?
There is no reason to wait to discuss your legal options with a lawyer. If you or a family member is suffering from Accutane side effects, you need to find out what you can do to seek justice. The pharmaceutical company may be held accountable, but you will need a legal professional to build a strong case on your behalf. This may include involving medical experts and other professionals who can investigate the matter and testify on your behalf to prove that your injuries were caused by Accutane and that you should be entitled to compensation.
These cases are potentially complex – make sure you involve a firm that has a track record of success in representing the injured. At our firm, we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients. To find out how we can assist you, contact an Accutane injury lawyer today.