Generic Accutane Substitutes
Though the Accutane brand of acne treatment is no longer sold, individuals may be prescribed generic versions of the same drug. These generics are chemically identical and treat the same symptoms of chronic inflammatory acne.
Unfortunately, these generics also share the dangerous side effects that are associated with Accutane and which prompted its withdrawal from the market. If you or someone you love suffered harmful side effects after taking a generic version of Accutane, contact the Accutane lawsuit lawyers of Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187.
Common Generic Brands of Accutane
Accutane was the original brand name for the drug isotretinoin. As is the case with other prescription drugs, the manufacturer of Accutane lost its patent on isotretinoin, and generic products hit the market soon after. The most common of these generics are:
- Sotret
- Claravis
- Amnesteem
There are many other generic drugs that utilize isoretinoin and which exist on the market under different names. They are all highly dangerous and have characteristics similar to Accutane. As such, individuals who take these generics may develop:
- Crohn’s disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Ulcerative colitis
Individuals who suffer from these symptoms may be entitled to financial compensation from the generic drug manufacturers. An experienced Accutane lawsuit attorney can help individuals seek to hold these pharmaceutical companies accountable for the harm that their products have caused.
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Generics are chemically identical to brand name drugs, so they share the same dangers. If you or your loved one suffered harm after taking a generic form of the anti-acne drug Accutane, contact the Accutane lawsuit attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 to learn more about your legal rights.
