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ACCUTANE
Side Affects
Accutane side effects may be serious. A
recent medication guide from the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
notes the following:
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Accutane can cause birth defects,
premature births, and death in babies
whose mothers took Accutane while they
were pregnant.
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Serious mental health problems. Some
patients, while taking Accutane or soon
after stopping Accutane, have become
depressed or developed other serious
mental problems. FDA MedWatch received
reports of 147 people taking Accutane
who either committed suicide or were
hospitalized for suicide attempts or
severe depression from 1982 to May
2000.
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Serious brain problems. Accutane can
increase the pressure in your brain.
This can lead to permanent loss of
sight, or in rare cases, death.
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Abdomen (stomach area) problems.
Certain symptoms may mean that your
internal organs are being damaged.
These organs include the liver,
pancreas, bowel (intestines), and
esophagus (connection between mouth and
stomach). If your organs are damaged,
they may not get better even after you
stop taking Accutane.
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Bone and muscle problems. Accutane may
affect bones, muscles, and ligaments
and cause pain in your joints or
muscles. Muscle weakness with or
without pain can be a sign of serious
muscle damage.
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Hearing problems. Some people taking
Accutane have developed hearing
problems. It is possible that hearing
loss can be permanent.
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Vision problems. While taking Accutane,
you may develop a sudden inability to
see in the dark, so driving at night
can be dangerous. This condition
usually clears up after you stop taking
Accutane, but it may be permanent.
Other serious eye effects can occur.
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Lipid (fats and cholesterol in blood)
problems. Many people taking Accutane
develop high levels of cholesterol and
other fats in their blood. This can be
a serious problem.
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Allergic reactions. In some people,
Accutane can cause serious allergic
reactions. Stop taking Accutane and get
emergency care right away if you
develop hives, a swollen face or mouth,
or have trouble breathing.
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If you or a family member has Accutane
side effects or other health problems
that may be related to Accutane, you do
not need to suffer financially or
emotionally.
The Accutane lawyers at the Law Firm of
Moskowitz & Dennis can discuss your
options for pursuing compensation from
the manufacturer.
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