Accutane® Side Effect Lawsuits

Accutane® side effects have been a controversial topic since its arrival to the U.S. market in 1982. An extremely powerful acne medication, Accutane® was intended to treat only the most severe instances of nodulocystic acne. Due to the serious Accutane® side effects associated with the drug, Accutane® was supposed to be reserved only as a last resort treatment for severe acne.

Acknowledged as the most effective treatment for the severe, scarring form of acne, it is no wonder that Accutane® quickly became Hoffmann-La Roche's top-selling product, used by millions of people worldwide.

The cure for acne may have come at a price, though, as families and Accutane® patients now wonder why the manufacturer failed to adequately warn of the deadly Accutane® side effects that can occur. A number of severe side effects have been linked to the drug, including inflammatory bowed disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, depression, suicide and severe birth defects.

Accutane® Lawsuits Stack Up

Accutane® was pulled from the U.S. market in 2009. The number of lawsuits against Hoffmann-La Roche continues to rise as more and more former users are linking their injuries with the acne drug. Thousands of lawsuits have already been brought against Hoffmann-La Roche, and the number is expected to continue to grow even though Accutane® is no longer on the market.

If you or someone you love has suffered from the severe side effects of Accutane®, please contact us for help. Our attorneys are available to investigate lawsuits on behalf of former users who are still suffering from the awful effects. Call today to schedule a free and private consultation with a qualified and experienced Accutane® side effects lawyer today.