Accutane Side Effects - Side Effects of Accutane

If you suffer from severe acne, it is possible that you have considered trying Accutane. Side effects, however, should be a concern to you. While acne can be embarrassing and very undesirable, the side effects from Accutane can seriously impact your health and quality of living.

Many who have taken Accutane report that they suffered from a variety of intestinal problems, and even reported Crohn's symptoms in some cases. With Accutane, Crohn's disease is a major risk. Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease and can cause pains and cramping, weight loss, painful stools, and a variety of other symptoms. Treatment generally includes dietary changes, medication, and surgery.

This is not the only side effect that Accutane users struggle with. Others include ulcerative colitis, a disease which attacks the large intestine or the colon. It is characterized by open sores and its main symptom is a gradual onset of diarrhea mixed with blood. Even through there may be periods of time where the symptoms of ulcerative colitis do not show up, it is still there and can flare up at any time.

Literally thousands of personal injury lawsuits have been filed against the maker of Accutane. Accutane as a brand was pulled from shelves. However, a generic version of the medication still exists � called "isotretinoin". Roche Pharmaceuticals, the makers of Accutane, are very aware of these side effects, yet their product is still distributed. If you see isotretinoin in your acne treatment medicine, you may wish to stop using it, as the risk to your body is too great.

Lawsuits are continuously filed against the makers and distributors of Accutane for the side effects that the drug causes. These lawsuits, in addition to seeking personal injury damages, often wind up covering the medical expenses needed to treat the side effects that you are suffering with. If you are suffering from any of these terrible disorders because of your Accutane use, call us at 877-739-7744. We want to help you be safe and avoid the life-altering side effects from Accutane.

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Unaware Of The Possible Accutane Side Effects, Former Patients Are Now Taking Legal Action

[Posted on April 30]

Released in 1982, Accutane was advertised as a solution to severe acne and though it proved to be effective in many cases, subsequent research revealed Accutane side effects are far more serious than patients have been told. Roche Pharmaceuticals failed to provide warnings about all of the potential Accutane side effects that patients were risking when they took the medication to treat their severe acne. This is something that many view as negligence on the part of the company and that they should be held accountable. It's estimated that over 16 million people used Accutane to treat their acne when it was available but having since learned that taking the drug put them at an increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease, as many studies have now shown, has made these patients understandably upset.

Regardless of the type of inflammatory bowel disease that a former Accutane patient is diagnosed with, they will be told that they have a condition with no permanent cure. This means that they will have a need for treatment throughout life and even then the best they can hope for is a slowing down of the progression of their painful IBD symptoms. Anyone that has ever had to pay for extensive medical care can attest to the financial challenges they're likely to face after their medical bills begin to pile up.

This is why many are reaching out to an Accutane attorney for guidance on any legal action that can be taken against Roche Pharmaceuticals. An Accutane lawsuit can lead to that help in the form of financial compensation from Roche Pharmaceuticals but this type of litigation can only be won with the representation of an experienced and qualified lawyer. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have shown that they are capable of representing clients who are suffering from these long term Accutane side effects and able to help them get some degree of justice.

If you're suffering from Accutane side effects and are considering legal action, contact Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley for a free legal consultation with an experienced Accutane attorney. They'll be able to assess your situation and determine if there's enough evidence to move forward with a lawsuit against Roche Pharmaceuticals. If you decide to file an Accutane lawsuit, you can be confident you've got an attorney that will do what it takes to see that you're successful.