Missouri Accutane Lawyer

Accutane is a popular drug used to treat severe acne. Accutane works by inhibiting oil glands throughout the patient, which dries out the skin and other parts of the body. It was brought to the market by Hoffman-LaRoche and produces over 1.2 billion dollars in annual sales. Accutane is recommended for people with severe acne, but due to its quick and effective results, many doctors have prescribed it for milder conditions, which typically do not require the drug. Accutane has been associated with many side effects.

Accutane Side Effects

Because of this, those using Accutane to treat mild dermal conditions may have been needlessly subjected to the drug's harsh side effects, which include joint pain, suicidal thoughts, miscarriage, liver damage, heart attack, and stroke among the more serious conditions. The Food and Drug Administration has given Accutane its black box warning that explains the risks and side effects of the medication. In 2009, citing declining sales due to competition from generics, Roche discontinued production of Accutane. Over 13 million people have been treated with Accutane. If you or a loved one has suffered serious side effects from taking Accutane, you should consider obtaining legal representation in order to make sure that your rights as a patient are upheld.

Accutane Litigation in these Cities and Others:

• Kansas City

• St. Louis

• Springfield

• Independence

• Columbia

• Lee's Summit

• St. Joseph

• O'Fallon

• St. Charles

• St. Peters