Wisconsin Accutane Lawyer

Severe acne sufferers may have been prescribed Accutane by a physician for relief from acne symptoms. Some of the symptoms include pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads. Prior to its use in acne treatments, Accutane was used in chemotherapy treatments for those afflicted with cancer. Currently, Accutane is used primarily for treatment of chronic acne. The popular drug has earned its producer, Hoffman-LaRoche nearly $1.2 billion in sales each year.

Several ingredients comprise the drug, Accutane. One of its most effective ingredients is Vitamin A. These ingredients are so effective that physicians prescribed Accutane often because it could clear chronic acne within months. Accutane was effective because it slowed the production of new skin cell growth and stopped oil production in the oil glands. Doctors became confident of the results that Accutane produced and thus, they prescribed the drug more often. More frequent prescriptions prompted more frequent complaints of side effects and potential risks involved with Accutane.

Side Effects of Accutane

• Vision Problems

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

• Liver Damage

• Depression

• Anaphylaxis

• Psychosis

• Allergic Vaculitis

• Suicidal Tendencies

• Miscarriages

• Low white blood cell count

• Weakened Skin

• Alopecia

• Erectile Dysfunction

• Heart Attack

• Stroke

• Bone Density Reduction

Accutane Litigation in these Cities and Others:

• Milwaukee

• Madison

• Green Bay

• Kenosha

• Racine

• Appleton

• Waukesha

• Oshkosh

• Eau Claire

• Janesville