Among generic Accutane products introduced since Accutane creator Roche Pharmaceuticals lost its 20-year patent on the drug in 2002 is acne treatment Amnesteem. Like Accutane, Amnesteem has the drug Isotretinoin, which boosts the body’s Vitamin A and helps skin to renew itself, thus serving as an acne medication. But Isotretinoin tablets also cause IBD, or inflammatory bowel disease, such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease.
Those who are thus injured can recover financial damages via an Accutane lawsuit, which can include those who took generic Accutane such as Amnesteem, Sotret or Claravis. Accutane-Lawsuit-Lawyer.com can provide an experienced defective drugs lawyer or attorney for such victims in states across America. Simply submit the free case evaluation form on this Web page or call toll-free to 1-800-339-0606.
Like Accutane, Amnesteem features a “black box warning” from the Food and Drug Administration about the drug’s potential for harmful side effects. Unlike Accutane, the generic Accutane product known as Amnesteem continues to be sold in the United States.
Also like Accutane, Amnesteem is prescribed by physicians only as a last resort when other acne treatment or acne medication has failed to ease severe acne. Amnesteem also may be prescribed to treat such conditions as Rosacea, or chronic red skin disorder; sweat gland disorders; thickened skin disorders; and bacterial infections of facial skin, particularly in proximity to the nose.
However, for all its functionality, using Amnesteem also can cause a variety of unpleasant yet common side effects, including skin peeling; swollen or bleeding gums; itching or dryness of the nose, mouth or eyes; hair thinning; sunlight sensitivity; sweating; upset stomach; and headaches.
More severe Amnesteem side effects include, but are not limited to, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea; vomiting; numbness or lack of sensitivity; pain in the chest, joints or muscles; rapid heartbeat; seizures; nausea; and heartburn. Victims are urged to see a physician promptly upon suffering such Amnesteem side effects.
Pregnant women should not take Amnesteem, since it’s believed to cause birth defects. For women, a mandatory iPLEDGE program must be joined before starting Amnesteem treatment, which serves to commit suchwomen not to become pregnant while using Amnesteem.
Any Amnesteem user should not donate blood while using Amnesteem and for up to 30 days after using Amnesteem. Also, Amnesteem users should not take separate doses of Vitamin A while taking the acne medication.
Among the worst Amnesteem side effects injuries are an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease. Each can be a lifelong and debilitating injury, which certainly merits waging an Amnesteem lawsuit on the victim’s behalf, seeking fair financial recovery for losses such as medical expenses and pain and suffering.