the early 1980's, Hoffman-La Roche
developed a new drug to treat severe acne
conditions that would not respond to
antibiotic treatments. Accutane was
considered a breakthrough against acne and
has been prescribed to millions world-wide
becoming Hoffman La-Roche's largest selling
drug. However, over the last 20+ years
patients who took Accutane have suffered a
wide variety of terrible side effects
including birth defect to their children,
miscarriages, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative
Colitis.
Additionally, Accutane has recently become
known for the number of patients who have
committed suicide or developed serious
psychological instabilities while taking the
drug. The problem is that Hoffman-La Roche
allegedly knew about potential side effects
before the drug was released on the market.
It is only recently that the FDA has forced
Hoffman-La Roche to create Accutane warning
labels that accurately list the potential
side effects.
Unfortunately, these disclosures come too
late for thousands of Accutane users who are
only now discovering that the drug they
trusted to help them overcome acne was
affecting them in dangerous ways. Anyone who
has taken Accutane and is experiencing these
side effects, or anyone with family, friends
or loved ones who have taken Accutane and
are starting to suffer from side effects can
use this section as a valuable resource.
You'll learn more about the dangerous side
effects associated with Accutane and the
legal rights of those injured by this
harmful drug.
