Accutane Side Effects Could Be Limited By Lower Dosages

Researchers from the Tristam Clinic in New Zealand have been conducting studies on the severe acne prescription medication Accutane to determine if there is a way to reduce the risk of the side effects that have been associated with the drug. Accutane, manufactured by Hoffman-LaRoche, had been the focus of a recent investigation by an independent panel assigned by the Food and Drug Administration. While the FDA eventually determined that a recall was not necessary, it was found that the drug’s dangerous side effects are indeed a cause for concern and, more importantly, further observation.

The result of the Tristam Clinic study was the revelation that smaller doses of the drug could be equally effective in combating severe nodular acne, while reducing the possibility of users suffering side effects like gastrointestinal disorders and Ulcerative Colitis, among others. The study of more than 1,700 patients was published in the Australian Journal of Dermatology, and the results showed that dosages of less than .25 mg showed a smaller risk than a normal dosage.

The most notable side effect examined in the study was cheilitis, or the inflammation of the lips. The smaller dosage caused only 47 percent of the patients to experience symptoms of cheilitis, while 96 percent experienced the inflammation with the standard higher dosage. Various other side effects were also witnessed and further examined during the study as well, with similar results.

Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against Roche over the harmful, severe side effects associated with Accutane. Most notably, Accutane has been reported as the cause for many cases of inflammatory bowel disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Chron’s Disease and a number of other gastrointestinal disorders. Additionally, there have been side effects associated with depression and suicidal thoughts.

If you or a loved one has experienced serious side effects or health complications with Accutane, contact Newsome Law Firm (www.newsomelaw.com) and fill out a case evaluation form today. Our team of attorneys has experience specific to complications associated with prescription medication. Not only can they give you the legal guidance you need, they can help you get the compensation you deserve.