Birth Defects Associated with Accutane

One of the earliest known side effects of Isotretinoin (marketed by Hoffman-LaRoche as Accutane) was its potential to cause debilitating birth defects in the children of mothers taking the drug. From the beginning, doctors were required to impress on patients the potential dangers of Accutane-related pregnancy complications, and female patients were eventually required to agree to use birth control while on the medication.

If you or someone you love has been injured or worse as the result of taking prescribed Accutane, the Accutane birth defect attorneys of Williams Kherkher may be able to get you the financial compensation that you deserve. Contact us today by calling 800-761-3187.

Known Birth Defects

The birth defects associated with Accutane use are so severe that female patients were required to submit to pregnancy tests before using the drug, and promise to use at least two forms of birth control while taking the medication. Some of the birth defects associated with the drug include:

• Visual and hearing impairment
• Undeveloped or missing earlobes
• Facial dysmorphism
• Serious mental retardation

In the nearly 30 years that the product was on the market, approximately 2,000 women became pregnant while on Accutane. Most of these ended in abortion or miscarriage, and over 150 children were born with defects.

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If you or someone you love has experienced serious health problems or birth defects as the result of taking Accutane, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injury. To discuss your case with one of our dedicated Accutane birth defect lawyers, please contact us today by calling 800-761-3187.