Other Uses for Isotretinoin
The active ingredient in Accutane is a powerful chemical called isotretinoin, and this chemical can have a variety of extremely serious and potentially permanent side effects on users. This drug has been marketed under the name Accutane by the drug manufacturer Roche for the treatment of severe acne. However, there are also many other conditions that have been treated with isotretinoin.
If you were prescribed Accutane and suffered from one of the dangerous side effects of isotretinoin, contact an Accutane attorney of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today to discuss your legal options.
Isotretinoin as a Dangerous Treatment
Many conditions are serious enough that they require extremely serious treatment and potentially dangerous medications. Accutane, and isotretinoin in general, is often considered a secondary option by medical professionals because of how harsh it can be on a person’s body. Also, the serious complications tied to the drug make it a last resort for many doctors.
Beyond acne treatment, isotretinoin may be used as treatment for any of the following:
- Rosacea
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- The growth of keratin on the skin
- Certain types of cancer
These disorders can require serious treatment options, but isotretinoin’s damaging side effects must also be weighed when a doctor goes to prescribe the drug.
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If you have taken Accutane for treatment of a disorder, you may be at risk of suffering from a variety of damaging side effects. To learn more about your legal options as an injured patient, contact an Accutane lawyer at Williams Kherkher today by calling 800-761-3187.
