What is Soriatane?
Soriatane, also known by the generic name acitretin, is marketed and sold by Hoffmann-La Roche. Soriatane is a drug prescribed to treat very severe forms of psoriasis. It is normally used only in the most severe cases of psoriasis since serious side effects are indicated.
Soriatane Side Effects
Soriatane is a retinoid compound, and known to cause severe birth defects. A pregnancy prevention program has been in place since its product launch in 1997. Prescription requires two negative pregnancy tests before beginning of therapy. Female patients must use two effective forms of birth control, and sign an informed consent agreement acknowledging that they are aware that they must not get pregnant during therapy or for three years after discontinuing treatment.
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Other side effects of Soriatane may include liver toxicity, pancreatitis, increased intracranial pressure, bone spurs, alteration in lipid levels, cardiovascular effects, and eye problems. Cases of depression and suicidal ideation have also been reported.
Soriatane and Depression
Soriatane includes precautions about depression, noting, "Depression and/or other psychiatric symptoms such as aggressive feelings or thoughts of self-harm have been reported." Patients should be counseled to discontinue Soriatane use and notify their physicians immediately if they experience detrimental psychiatric effects.
Questions and Consultations
If you or a family member has used the prescription drug Soriatane and noticed adverse side effects, you should contact a physician immediately. If you would like to discuss your rights, are interested in more information on Soriatane litigation, or if you have information about the cases that you would like to share with us, please fill out the short evaluation form below and a member of Seeger Weiss LLP’s experienced staff will call you to discuss your potential rights concerning Soriatane. Attorney consultations incur no obligation on your part and all initial consultations are free of charge and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Seeger Weiss LLP has office locations in both New York and New Jersey and its attorneys practice in courts throughout the country.
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