subject: Legal Help Is Available For Accutane Users With An Inflamatory Bowel Disease Caused By The Drug [print this page] People with a history of Accutane use have now learned that they were put at a much greater risk for an inflamatory bowel disease. Roche Pharmaceuticals, the company that manufactured the medication, removed it from shelves in 2009 following a black box warning from the FDA that confirmed years of research on the potential Accutane side effects. If you used Accutane when it was still available, there was no way you could have known of the risks you were taking. Had Roche Pharmaceutical provided Accutane warnings they would have been able to prevent many cases of inflamatory bowel disease from occurring. The failure to do so is why many former users are looking to file an Accutane lawsuit.
There are many types of inflammatory bowel diseases that can be caused by Accutane, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. While Accutane is no longer available in this country, some have attempted to acquire it on the internet but the FDA strongly advises against this. While Accutane was effective in lessening the severe acne in some cases, the people are dealing with the long term ramifications of these Accutane side effects will attest that the risk simply isn't worth the potential benefits.
The long term suffering that is felt by someone with an inflamatory bowel disease is substantial and gets worse over time. IBD symptoms become more painful and often people with the condition will need to undergo surgery that includes removing sections of their intestine that are badly damaged. Not only is such a procedure risky but the associated medical bills are more than many can afford. There is no cure for these inflamatory bowel diseases so ulcerative colitis or Crohns treatment will be needed indefinitely.
Help may be available to you through an Accutane lawsuit. Recent history has shown that with the representation of a skilled Accutane lawyer, you can win financial compensation from Roche Pharmaceuticals by proving they were negligent in their failure to warn against these serious Accutane side effects. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, can help you get that assistance. They are a respected firm that has won cases on behalf of former Accutane users and will provide you with a free legal consultation. After an assessment of your situation by an experienced Accutane attorney, you'll know if you've got a case that should be pursued against Roche Pharmaceuticals.
