Injury Attorney San DiegoMichael Feldman Esq. |
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INJURY LAW FAQ'S (CONTINUED)
ACCUTANE FAQ'S
1. What is Accutane?
Accutane, known generically as isotretinoin, is a prescription medication used to treat severe nodular and cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments such as topical creams or antibiotics.
Accutane was developed and marketed by Roche Pharmaceuticals, a division of Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc., and approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1982. It works on the oil glands within the skin, shrinking them and diminishing their output. Accutane is taken by mouth everyday for four to five months and then treatment is stopped. The anti-acne effect produced by Accutane can last a year or more after finishing a course of medication.
Despite its lasting positive effect on acne, Accutane has a number of mild to serious and possibly life-threatening side effects.
2. What are the side effects of Accutane?
Side effects of Accutane can range from minor, to severe and sometimes can be life-threatening.
Minor discomfort from:
Chapped lips
Dry skin
Dry nasal glands
Slight muscle & joint discomfort
Severe Side Effects:
Nosebleeds
Temporary hair thinning
Headache
Sensitivity to sun
Decreased night vision
Life-Threatening Side Effects:
Depression
Suicidal thoughts
Birth defects
If you are currently taking Accutane and are experiencing any of these side effects, please consult with your doctor. You may also want to seek legal advice if you feel you have been injured by taking Accutane.
3. Has Accutane been linked to depression?
Yes. In February of 1998, the manufacturer of Accutane, Roche Laboratories, issued a letter to physicians wherein they added the following to the WARNINGS section of Prescribing Information for Accutane:
"Psychiatric disorders: Accutane may cause depression, psychosis and, rarely, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and suicide. Discontinuation of Accutane therapy may be insufficient; further evaluation may be necessary. No mechanism of action has been established for these events."
4. Should I discontinue Accutane if I've had suicidal notions or feel depressed?
Yes, immediately. Accutane has increasingly been linked to suicidal depression. The FDA has received approximately 100 reports of suicides linked to the use of Accutane and over 1,000 reports of various psychological problems among those who use the drug.
Please seek the advice of a medical professional if you are feeling depressed or suicidal. They can help you to find an alternative therapy to Accutane
5. I am currently taking Accutane and want to get pregnant. Is this a problem?
One of the most damaging side effects of Accutane is the occurrence of serious birth defects (fetal malformations) if taken during pregnancy. It is critically important for women not to take Accutane while pregnant, and not to become pregnant while under treatment.
6. What type of birth defects are associated with Accutane?
Birth defects associated with Accutane include:
Hydrocephaly - enlargement of the fluid-filled spaces in the brain
Microcephaly - abnormally small head
Mental Retardation
Ear and Eye Abnormalities
Cleft Lip and Palate
Facial Abnormalities
Heart Defects
If you or your child have sustained injuries associated with pregnancy, while taking Accutane, an attorney can help to evaluate your legal rights.
7. My 17-year old friend takes Accutane and her skin looks great. She offered to let me borrow her pills. Is that ok?
NO. The negative health risks of sharing medication can include overdose, allergic reactions, and interactions with other prescriptions and side effects. With Accutane, the acne drug, severe birth defects can result if a teen that is pregnant takes even one dose.
Additionally, according to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in seven boys and one in five girls have shared or borrowed a prescription drug.
8. I took Accutane and have since stopped. Do the sexual side effects associated with Accutane persist after discontinuation?
Accutane can permanently affect your sex life, reducing libido and sexual sensation. In some cases, it may also induce sexual dysesthesias where sensations may feel like "pins and needles".
A medical professional can help determine what therapies may remedy the situation.
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