Accutane®

Kane Legal is currently reviewing the following injuries caused by Accutane®:

• Birth Defects
• Liver Failure
• PseudoMotor Cerebri

If you or a loved one has taken Accutane and has experienced birth defects, liver failure, or pseudomotor cerebri, please call Kane Legal for a free consultation.

Accutane (isotretinoin) is a retinoid medication, which has been discontinued in the United States.  It is manufactured by Roche Holdings AG.  It was prescribed for severe, cystic acne that was refractory to other, less potent medications.  It was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) in 1982.

The F.D.A. was aware of the potential adverse effects that may result on account of Accutane (isotretinoin) and correspondingly developed the iPLEDGE™ program to ensure consumers did not suffer.  Accutane is associated with teratogenic effects in during all trimesters of pregancy.  Some of the teratogenic effects caused by Accutane include major fetal abnormalities (both external and internal), spontaneous abortions, premature birth, and mental retardation.  Accutane may also cause depression, psychosis, suicidal thinking and behavior, and agressive or violent behavior.

Additional side effects of Accutane are as follows:

• Pseudomotor cerebri-a process that mimics tumor activity, causing increased intracranial pressure, headaches, dizziness, buzzing sounds in the ear(s), and visual disturbances.
• Skin reactions
• Pancreatitis
• Increased triglycerides
• Hearing impairment
• Liver toxicity
• Inflammatory bowel disease

If you or a loved one has been affected by the side effects of Accutane, you may be entitled to compensation.  For a free legal consultation, please contact Kane Legal.