The generic Accutane product known as Sotret takes its name from the active acne treatment ingredient in both Accutane and generic Accutane: Isotretinoin. That drug boosts the body’s Vitamin A and helps skin to renew itself in the fight against pimples, zits or blemishes, otherwise known as acne. Isotretinoin also helps lessen oils secreted by the body’s glands. Yet this acne medication also can spark severe Sotret side effects, including inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. And that may be a basis for a Sotret lawsuit or generic Accutane lawsuit via Accutane-Lawsuit-Lawyer.com.
Like Accutane, the generic Accutane known as Sotret only should be used by acne sufferers when virtually all other acne treatment and acne medication has been tried -- in short, as a last resort. Sotret became available in 2002, soon after Roche Pharmaceuticals, which created Accutane, lost its exclusive patent for the drug.
Roche stopped marketing and selling Accutane in 2009, due to the fact that it was being faced with many personal injury lawsuits on behalf of victims of the defective drug, and also the fact that generic Accutane products such as Sotret, Amnesteem and Claravis were claiming a share of the acne treatment market.
But those generic Accutane drugs, including Sotret, remain available, albeit with a “black box warning” about potentially harmful Accutane side effects as advised by the Food and Drug Administration.
Sotret must be prescribed by a physician, and the reason may be to treat such conditions as patchy or thickened skin; sweat gland disorders; chronic red skin disorder, or Rosacea; and facial bacterial infections, especially in the skin around the nose area.
Yet Sotret also may lead to such common Sotret side effects as thinning hair; sensitivity to sunlight; peeling of the skin; bleeding or swelling of the gums; itchy or dry eyes, nose or mouth; upset stomach; headaches; and sweating.
Even more serious Sotret side effects are vomiting; diarrhea; bloody diarrhea; chest pain; numbness; joint or muscle pain; seizures; rapid heartbeat; heartburn; and nausea. Such Sotret side effects merit a visit to a physician.
Sotret should be taken orally and twice daily with a full glass of water. If a Sotret user misses a dose, he or she should take that dose as quickly as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dosage, the missed dose should be disregarded entirely, since double doses are not advised.
Pregnant women or women who anticipate getting pregnant should not use Sotret, nor should a person using Sotret donate blood, either while using the acne medication or for up to 30 days after its use.
Among the worst Sotret side effects injuries are an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis. These are debilitating, lifelong, catastrophic injuries which can require many surgeries. Victims need a Sotret lawsuit to recover their financial losses due to medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
If you or a loved one suffered harm due to Sotret, alert an Accutane lawyer with Accutane-Lawsuit-Lawyer.com. Simply submit the free case review form on this Web page, or call toll-free to 1-800-339-0606 and get prompt help for your Accutane or Sotret injury case.