subject: Past Use Of Accutane Increases Your Risk Of Crohns Colitis And Other Inflammatory Bowel Diseases [print this page] The last several years revealed some shocking truths about the acne medication Accutane. Former users have learned that they put themselves at a greater risk for inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohns colitis. It was the discovery of these Accutane side effects that led to the removal of the medication from the market in 2009. While that was certainly a step that had to be made, it doesn't account for the large percentage of the millions of past Accutane patients that now have Crohns colitis or another form of inflammatory bowel disease.
Crohns treatment can reduce the symptoms and lower the pain the person is experiencing as a result of their condition, but there is no permanent cure so they'll need this kind of care indefinitely. If you've got a history of Accutane use, you need to be on the lookout for the earliest Crohn's symptoms which can include abdominal cramps, rectal bleeding and diarrhea. Even if it's been several years since you took Accutane, these Crohn's symptoms can still manifest and you should see a doctor right away if you begin to experience any of these signs.
While the costs of Crohns colitis treatment may be more than you are able to afford, you'll want to begin receiving that treatment right away. As the need for more drastic treatment grows, the financial strain you'll face becomes greater, particularly if Crohn's surgery is needed. This is why many former patients are exploring the possibility of legal action against Roche Pharmaceuticals. They feel the drug company bears responsibility for their lack of warnings about these serious Accutane side effects.
You may be entitled to financial compensation from Roche Pharmaceuticals but will need a highly qualified Accutane attorney to advise you and help you through the process of a lawsuit. Many former patients now suffering from Crohns colitis have successfully pursued an Accutane lawsuit with the help of an attorney from the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC. As a leading firm in this type of litigation, you can speak with an Accutane attorney that will assess the legitimacy of a lawsuit and compare it to other cases they've represented in the past. If you decide to take the step of filing an Accutane lawsuit, you'll have an attorney who is prepared to go to work building a strong case and getting you the justice you deserve.
