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Accutane® Linked to Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s Disease |
What is Accutane®?
 Accutane® (Generic: Isotretinoin) is a medication used for the treatment of severe acne. Four to five months of Accutane® treatment usually leads to clearing of acne. It is a potent medication that is very effective for nearly all types of breakouts. Accutane® is needed for moderate to severe acne that has failed other treatments. It should be used for a severe, scarring acne. Is also used for acne present for many years that has not respond completely to antibiotic pills and creams.
Accutane® is a form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount of oil released by oil glands in your skin, and helps your skin renew itself more quickly.
Side Effects
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease:
IBD is a condition that involves the swelling of the intestines. It is materialized in the form of two diseases –Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease.
- Ulcerative Colitis:
Accutane® has been shown to cause a condition called Ulcerative Colitis which is an inflammatory disease of the colon (the large intestine). It is characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the colon's inner-most lining.
- Crohn’s Disease:
Accutane® has also been shown to cause Crohn’s Disease which can affect any area of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the small intestine. A person who suffers from Crohn’s Disease experiences swelling that reaches further into the intestinal wall than those who suffer from Ulcerative Colitis. Crohn’s Disease can attack the entire bowel wall.
Accutane is Pulled off the Market in the United States
An Accutane recall was issued by Roche in June 2009, citing the cost of defending Accutane injury suits as a factor in the decision to discontinue the medication in the United States. Since being introduced in 1982, approximately 16 million people have taken Accutane, and there are numerous lawsuits against Roche that are still pending because of claims of bowel disease.
If you or a loved one has experienced side effects
after taking Accutane®, please call Steinberg Law Firm P.C.
at 888-529-4688 or email andrewsteinberg@lawyer.com for
a free consultation.
Consult A Lawyer on Legal Issues
We encourage you to contact us at 888-529-4688
to discuss your Accutane® case with an experienced personal
injury and wrongful death attorney.
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Consult A Doctor On Medical Issue
The Steinberg law firm does not intend, by this web site
or otherwise, to dissuade anyone from taking medication
without their doctors' approval. Please consult your
doctor, not your lawyer, on matters relating to your
health. It could be dangerous to stop taking medicines,
especially abruptly. Patients should talk to their physicians
to decide whether the benefits and risks of taking Accutane®
make it the right choice for them.
Trademark Notice: The ACCUTANE mark and ACCUTANE design mark are owned by or licensed to a Member of the Roche Group.
The Steinberg Law Firm PC is in no way affiliated with Members of the Roche Group.
The use of this mark is solely for informational and product identification purposes.
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