Accutane® Linked to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
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Accutane FDA Action Timeline & Warning Information
With millions of people using Accutane for the treatment of common acne, the severe side effects soon came to light and have since prompted the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to issue at least 9 warnings since 1998.
1998 Dear Doctor Warning Letter
1998 FDA Talk Paper
2000 Accutane Pregnancy Warning
2000 FDA Dermatologic & Opthalmic Advisory Meeting
2001 Dear Doctor Warning Letter
2001 Informed Consent / Patient Agreement
Accutane (generic: isotretinoin) has been linked to Inflammatory Bowel Disease also known as IBD.
If you or a loved one have taken Accutane and developed Accutane induced Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of inflammatory conditions of the large intestine and, in some cases, the small intestine. It is important to not confuse IBD with IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which is less severe.
The primary forms of IBD are Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (UC).
The difference between Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis is the location and nature of the inflammatory changes opccuring in ones body. Crohn's can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the anus (skip lesions), although a majority of the cases start in the terminal ileum. Ulcerative Colitis, in contrast, is restricted to just the colon and the anus.
U.S. jury hits Roche with $2.6 million verdict in Accutane bowel disease suit
Pharmaceutical company Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. was hit Tuesday, May 29, 2007 with a $2.6 million jury verdict over Accutane, the first such verdict in a case blaming the severe acne treatment for inflammatory bowel disorder rather than other, more well-known side effects.
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The Defective Drug & Products Liability Litigation Groups at our law firm are an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Accutane lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Accutane side effects cases in all 50 states.
Accutane Side Effects
Our firm is currently accepting the following types of Accutane induced side effect cases:
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Premature Closure of Growth Plates
- Birth Defects
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Crohn's Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome
- Rectal Bleeding
- Abdominal Pain
- Central Nervous System Injuries
- Bone and Muscle Loss
- Cardiovascular Injuries
- Liver and Kidney Damage
- Pancreatitis
- Immune System Disorder
- Lupus
- Hearing and Vision Damage
- Thyroid Disorders
- Suicidal Thoughts & Behavior
Do I have an Accutane Lawsuit?
The Defective Drug & Products Liability Litigation Groups at our law firm are an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Accutane lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Accutane side effects cases in all 50 states.
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