Accutane and IBD are closely linked. If you feel that you have IBD as a result of using Accutane please contact our office today as you may have a claim against Accutane the drug.
Accutane has been approved and on the market since 1982, and has been used to treat hundreds of cases of acne. However, recent history has seen a number of cases where the drug has had undesirable side effects, and in mid-2009 it was taken off the market. Accutane's manufacturer, Hoffmann-La Roche, has begun proceedings for a nationwide recall of this harmful drug.
Although there were far more side effects associated with the use of this drug than one might suspect, a primary issue facing many Accutane users has been Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). One statement from Roche Holding AG, who manufactures the drug, claimed they had paid out over $33,000,000 due to lawsuits dealing with IBD sufferers who had used Accutane.
IBD is a serious ailment, although because it is a term for a generally-acknowledged set of symptoms, it can be difficult to identify and treat. Symptoms include swollen and red inflamed tissue in the intestines, which results in bloody stool and rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, anemia, and loss of appetite/weight. While the intensity may vary from patient to patient, IBD (and ulcerative colitis, a particular type of this disorder) can become a serious risk to a patient's health if they do not seek treatment quickly. One serious risk is that an individual may develop colon cancer (this happens to about 5% of IBD sufferers) as a result of their IBD.
Because the makers of Accutane have acknowledged a link between their drug and the symptoms experienced by patients who have taken them as prescribed by their physicians, there a wide array of legal precedent for individuals who have been harmed by this side effect to seek compensation for their suffering. If you or someone you know has suffered from symptoms that may be linked to IBD because of your use of Accutane, you can consult with Accutane Attorneys at our firm to decide whether you have a basis for litigation against Hoffmann-La Roche. Our attorneys can help you obtain compensation for your suffering.
Those who have suffered from IBD due Accutane use have some comfort available: with the product's recall, others will not be subject to the same pain and health risks suffered by those who used Accutane in good faith. These patients, who have already experienced IBD symptoms in attempts to control their acne, must now seek alternative treatments for both their acne issues and their Accutane-caused IBD.
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