Accutane is a drug used to treat acne. This prescription comes with various names and is in a synthetic form of vitamin A. The drug is known to cure acne in a few months but has various side effects. Some of these side effects are birth defects, back pain, heart attack and lowered count of white blood cells, depression and suicidal tendencies among others. Accutane has been seen to bring serious side effects. There has been Accutane Lawsuit and Trasylol lawsuit on it have had successful rulings.

Health care providers are required to inform patients of the side effects of this treatment. If you have undergone health complications because of accutane, you are required to fill out a case evaluation form. This calls for compensation.