Accutane Lawsuit
Unfortunately, patients and consumers suffering damages and injuries due to improperly prescribed drugs are not an uncommon event. Drug manufacturers are known to heavily promote their drugs even after discovering that their product is too dangerous to be prescribed. Accutane is one such drug, and if you or someone you know has taken Accutane, they may be one of many who have suffered under its side effects without being properly informed about them beforehand.
Accutane is an aggressive medication used to treat patients with acne when no other options seem to work. The drug was introduced 30 years ago, and as it gained popularity over time, medical experts became concerned about its side effects. Due to these side effects, the pharmaceutical company that distributed Accutane, Roche Laboratories Inc., stopped producing the medication in 2009, although generic versions of the drug are still available.
If you were prescribed accutane, you may have been at risk for its side effects without being properly informed about them. Accutane lawyers can help you receive a claim for the physical or emotional damages you may have received from taking the drug. The most prominent and concerning side effects seen in patients who took Accutane were:
- Birth Defects
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Depression
- Liver and Kidney Damage
- Crohn’s Disease
- Cardiovascular Injuries
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Recently more families and past patients are speaking out and taking to court claims that revolve around the side effects they experienced after taking Accutane. Many of these Accutane lawsuits bring up claims such as not being warned about Accutane’s side effects, improper tests with Accutane, permanent intestinal problems from Accutane, and failure to recall Accutane after it became obvious that the risks were too dangerous for it to be considered a valid option.
This is not the first time that Hoffmann-LaRoche, which owns Roche Laboratories, was responsible for patent infringement, fraudulent conduct, and discovery abuses. The company had to budget over one billion dollars in 1999 for penalties, case settlements, and criminal fines.
If you or someone you love has suffered from Accutane’s many side effects, you may be entitled to damages. Accutane lawyers can help you on the road to your claim, making the process smooth so you can get the compensation you deserve. To connect with a Lawyer today for your Accutane damages claim, contact After Personal Injury today.
