Accutane Removed from the Market

Hoffman-LaRoche, the manufacturer of the widely-used acne medication Accutane, voluntarily recalled the drug from the market in June 2009.

Medical studies show the use of Accutane has been associated with several life-threatening medical conditions including:

Sudden Death
Crohn’s Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Ulcerative Colitis

Accutane has been used by more than 13 million people worldwide since it was first introduced in 1982 as a treatment for severe acne. In addition to the United States Accutane recall, the drug has been recalled in 11 other countries, including France, Germany, Denmark, and Spain.

If you or a loved one took this medication and suffered injury or death, you and your family may be entitled to financial compensation to help with medical costs, treatment, lost wages and other expenses.

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