Accutane (isotretinoin)

Anyone who has been afflicted with severe acne knows that it comes with emotional baggage. In a society so strongly connected to physical beauty, having a "flaw" such as acne is tough to accept. It's also very difficult to hide, especially for men who cannot wear any kind of make-up to camouflage pitting or eruptions. Therefore, acne-ridden persons who are introduced to Accutane (called "isotretinoin") jump at the possibility to end their acne battles. What they don't realize is that this drug, marketed by Roche, may be defective and cause unexpected side effects.

According to recent reports, some of those side effects include impaired night vision, inflammatory bowl disease, pancreatitis, hypertension, and even hepatitis. Additionally, alopecia (hair loss), keloids (cartilage degeneration), and depression have been noted even after discontinuing Accutane treatment . Even more sobering, a FDA-related study suggests that there may be a link between Accutane use and suicidal tendencies, thoughts, or actions. In fact, United States dermatologists must register their patients before giving out any prescriptions of Accutane; if that doesn't sound like a red flag to you, nothing will.

Of course, to the young person with moderate to severe acne who thinks he or she will "live forever", those side effects, even self-inflicted death, pale in comparison to trying to get a date or just generally "fit in." That's where Accutane's misleading marketing practices come into play. By making the drug sound like a gateway to "normalcy", Accutane's manufacturer, Roche, is essentially leaning hard on those with acne. It's a kind of pressure sale, and very few people who have been discouraged time and time again by the pain and embarrassment of acne flair-ups are willing or even able to look at Accutane with a critical eye.

Fortunately, we're able to do just that. As a law firm dedicated to consumer advocacy, we want to educate the public about Accutane's deceptive marketing practices and about its negative side effects. However, in order to submit a claim, we need information from persons like you who have been hurt both physically and emotionally by Accutane's manufacturer, Roche.

Pick up the telephone today and call our toll-free number to start a conversation regarding your experiences (or the experiences of others) with Accutane. You may have been deceived by Roche, but know that we're here for you and want you to get the top notch representation our team of attorneys can provide.

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