Canadian Accutane Public Alert Warns of Skin Reactions
Stevens-Johnson syndrome [SJS], toxic epidermal necrolysis [TEN] and other serious skin reactions have been associated with the use of Accutane, according to a public health alert issued by Health Canada.
In the alert, Health Canada said a review of the Roche global safety database found that as of November 22, 2009, 66 cases of severe skin reactions including SJS and TEN, in adults and children have been reported worldwide in association with Accutane side effects. Since two of the cases were fatal, everyone who associates his/her health problems with taking this drug should contact his/her doctor immediately and may start thinking to initiate an Accutane lawsuit in Canada or elsewhere to get both moral and financial compensation.
People taking Accutane have been advised to stop taking the medication immediately and contact their doctor if they experience any of the following:
• rash, especially if associated with fever and/or malaise or conjunctivitis (red or inflamed eyes, like “pink eye”)
• blisters on legs, arms or face and/or sores in mouth, throat, nose or eyes
• peeling skin
Health Canada said the Canadian Product Monograph for Accutane will be updated to reflect this new safety information.
