North Dakota Accutane Lawyer

Accutane was developed by Hoffman-LaRoche and has generated 1.2 billion dollars in sales annually since it was introduced to the market. Accutane was a popular medication used to treat severe cases of acne, by slowing or stopping the action of oil glands throughout the body. By stopping the production of oil in the body's oil glands, Accutane dries out not only the skin but other parts of the body as well. Accutane was approved to treat acne in patients who had a severe case, but because of its effectiveness and ease of use, Accutane was prescribed to millions of people who had mild skin problems that did not need to be treated with the drug.

By 2009, when Roche discontinued Accutane due to the introduction of generics, over 13 million people had been treated with the drug. Accutane has been linked to several severe side effects. Because it was over prescribed, millions of people, who should not have been prescribed Accutane, have suffered serious adverse reactions to the medication. Roche was cleared of any wrongdoing in court, but never the less, the Food and Drug Administration applied its black box warning to Accutane. The black box label listed the side effects and risks including liver damage, stroke, heart attack, bone and muscle pain, suicidal thoughts, miscarriages, and birth defects among the more serious problems. If you have suffered any ill effects that are the result of taking Accutane, you should consult an attorney immediately to protect your rights as a patient.

Accutane Litigation in these Cities and Others:

• Fargo

• Bismarck

• Grand Forks

• Minot

• West Fargo

• Mandan

• Dickinson

• Jamestown

• Williston

• Wahpeton