Oregon Accutane Lawyer

Individuals suffering from severe acne may have been prescribed Accutane to alleviate the associated symptoms. Prior to becoming an acne medication, Accutane was used as a chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients. Hoffman-LaRoche is the manufacturer of the popular drug, having earned $1.2 billion in revenue from Accutane production annually.

The essential active ingredient in Accutane is synthetic Vitamin A. Clients requested Accutane because it yielded their desired results within months of use. The active ingredients in Accutane ceased rapid reproduction of skin cells and inhibited oil production through glands. La Roche developed the drug for extreme acne use. Over time, physicians began to prescribe Accutane for less severe cases of acne, because of its effectiveness. Unfortunately, patients began to complain that the side effects did not justify use of the acne drug.

Side Effects of Accutane

After using Accutane many patients reported the following side effects:

• Vision Problems

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

• Depression

• Miscarriages

• Suicidal Tendencies

• Allergic Vaculitis

• Liver Damage

• Erectile Dysfunction

• Alopecia

• Psychosis

• Anaphylaxis

• Low white blood cell count

• Bone Density Reduction

• Stroke

• Heart Attack

• Weakened Skin

Accutane Litigation in these Cities and Others:

• Portland

• Salem

• Eugene

• Gresham

• Beaverton

• Hillsboro

• Medford

• Bend

• Springfield

• Corvallis