Local Law Firms Home > Product Liability Overview > Dangerous Drugs > Accutane Suicide Accutane Lawsuit: Suicide Risk Suicide is a very serious and tragic situation. In most cases, people who commit suicide have found no emotional satisfaction in their lives. Other times, it’s a chemical imbalance that prompts violent mood swings that could lead to suicide. In any case, the victim isn’t only the one who commit suicide but the friends and family they leave behind scrambling for answers. In some extremely unfortunate situations, the suicide could have been caused by a drug. If someone you love has taken their own life while taking accutane, contact a product liability attorney in your local area today! Created by Hoffman-LaRoche Inc., Accutane is a medication to treat severe cystic acne. It was approved by the FDA in 1982. The drug has been considerably successful with reports of reduced acne for 80% of patients using it. Despite its success in some, it has led to a variety of tragedies in others. Birth defects, ulcerative colitis and of course, suicidal tendencies. When someone commits suicide, they are not the only victim. A suicide can affect a family in the following ways:
A popular morning show recently showcased a story of a couple who lost their child to suicide. The child was taking Accutane. Doctors appeared on the segment to demonstrate that in the time the child had been using Accutane, activity in his pre-frontal cortex had slowed down dramatically. This shows that the drug did in fact change his brain chemistry. There are many stories like this from parents around the internet. Popular suicide hotline and help services also advise to stay away from the drug altogether. The FDA later updated the warning label to reflect a possibility of increased suicidal tendencies. But for many, that was simply too little, too late. Accutane was recalled in 2009 after a growing number of patients continued to report the serious side effects of taking the medication. Though compensation cannot replace the victim, it could help the family. Many times, a family will join group therapy. And while this choice is a fantastic one, the costs could really add up. Not to mention any costs associated with the funeral. Don’t delay. If a loved one has taken their own life while taking Accutane, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact a product liability attorney in your local area today to discuss your case today! |