Pregnancy and Accutane
When an individual decides to take the prescription drug Accutane in order to combat serious acne problems, his or her doctor is required to offer detailed information and warnings about the negative side effects of the medication. Some of these dangerous side effects include gastrointestinal disorders, emotional instability, and tragically, birth defects.
Women who conceive a child while taking Accutane may not only experience the negative side effects of this drug themselves, but the health and well-being of their baby may also be at risk. If your child was born with birth defects because you took Accutane while you were pregnant, you may be eligible to receive compensation from the drug’s manufacturer.
Pregnancy Risks
Women who begin taking Accutane are asked to comply with strict contraceptive requirements during the time they are on the medication, because if a woman becomes pregnant while using Accutane, her baby may not survive the pregnancy. Miscarriages and stillbirths are an unfortunately frequent side effect Accutane. If a child is born, he or she may suffer from numerous other health problems. Some of the birth defects commonly associated with Accutane use include:
- Cleft lips
- Missing facial features
- Impaired hearing
- Mental disabilities
- Defective heart muscles or poorly formed hearts
- Nervous system defects
- Impaired vision
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has suffered from the negative side effects of Accutane, there may be legal action available to you. Contact the Accutane lawsuit attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 to discuss your rights as a victim today.
