Utah Accutane Lawyer

Accutane, developed by Hoffman-LaRoche, is a Vitamin A synthetic drug used to treat severe acne. It quickly and effectively clears skin by working as an oil gland inhibitor. As such, it also slows cell reproduction and growth and therefore depletes the skin--and other parts of the body--of moisture. These side effects can lead to medical problems such as pain in the back and joints, miscarriages and birth defects, suicidal tendencies and depression, weakened skin, aggressive behavior, stroke, heart attack, vision problems, allergic vasculitis, inflammatory bowel disease (which can lead to Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis), anaphylaxis, seizures, lowered white blood cell count, liver damage, ringing in the ear and psychosis.

Complications with Pregnancy

Isotretinoin, the generic form of Accutane, is also prescribed under the names of Amnesteem, Claravis, Decutan, Istane, Sotret, Ratane and Raccutane. Because of the health risks Accutane poses to fetuses, this drug should not be taken by pregnant women. A prescription for this drug is only available under an FDA approved program called iPLEDGE. To receive a prescription, you must register in the program, and sign documents stating that you understand the dangers of this medication and that you agree to use a primary and secondary form of birth control during the specified time frame of before, during, and after the use of this medication.

Accutane Discontinuation

Although Hoffman La Roche discontinued the manufacturing of Accutane in 2009, 13 million people have been treated with the drug. If you or someone you know has developed health complications or negative side effects due to the use of Accutane, you should consider seeking immediate legal representation.

Accutane Litigation in these Cities and Others:

• Salt Lake City

• Provo

• West Valley City

• West Jordan

• Orem

• Sandy

• Ogden

• St. George

• Layton

• Taylorsville