Common Side Effects

Accutane, the brand name for Isotretinoin,  has a number of listed side effects. Common side effects include:

  • Nosebleeds
  • Sore Lips
  • Sweating and Flushing
  • Cold-like Symptoms
  • Hair Loss or Growth
  • Slowed Healing
  • Bleeding gums
  • Voice Change
  • Fatigue and Tiredness
  • Skin Color Change
  • Dry Skin and Peeling

These common side effects range in severity, and should be evaluated by a doctor immediately if they persist or become severe.

In addition to common side effects of Accutane listed above, there are a number of other  severe side effects. If any of these side effects are experienced, you should call your doctor immediately.

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Blurry Vision
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Slow Speech
  • Seizures
  • Chest Pain
  • Numbness on One Side of the Body
  • Diarrhea
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Heartburn
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Yellowing of Skin and Eyes
  • Hearing Difficulty (including ringing)
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Fever
  • Erratic Heartbeat
  • Pain when Swallowing
  • Excessive Thirst
  • Excessive Urination
  • Rash
  • Bruises and Patches on Legs
  • Swelling of Extremities
  • Stomach Pain
  • Premature Stoppage of Bone Growth in Teens

This list of side effects represents rare and severe side effects that should be reported to the FDA and your doctor immediately.

Extreme Side Effects

The recent wave of lawsuits aimed at  Accutane  relate to causing severe stomach and gastrointestinal problems including inflammatory bowel disease, Ulcerative Colitis , and Crohn’s Disease. These side effects have also led to problems in the liver, esophagus, pancreas, and lower bowels.

When severe pain is noted in these areas, especially after ending a prescription with this drug, it can be a sign that damage has been done to vital organs in the abdomen. These symptoms might manifest as trouble swallowing, heartburn, yellowing of skin and hands, diarrhea, dark urine, or bleeding from the rectum – all signs of potential damage to organs.

Currently, attorneys nationwide are investigating specific claims that the manufacturer of Accutane. may have known about the potential for inflammatory bowel disease from taking Accutane, before the lawsuits started to develop. To date, nearly 600 lawsuits have been filed by former patients who took Accutane for their nodular acne.

If you or someone you love has been injured after taking Accutane, you may be eligible for compensation. However, every case has deadlines in which such cases must be filed. It is vital that you act now and contact a personal injury lawyer who can help. There are no fees or costs until your  case settles.

With the law firm of Goldberg & Osborne, you will find a team of dedicated professionals to help injured individuals nationwide and we are currently taking on new cases involving the Accutane acne medication. To receive your FREE case evaluation, give us a call toll free at (800) 935-2770 or fill out our online form.

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