ACCUTANE®
Manufactured and marketed by Hoffmann-La Roche, as a long-term treatment for severe acne that does not respond to antibiotic treatments, Accutane was originally considered a miracle cure for acne. Doctors have been prescribing Accutane to millions of users around the world since the early 1980s. However, during the last 20 years, many Accutane users have seen side effects such as birth defects, mental disorders, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, ischemic or ulcerative colitis, and auto immune disorders (Acquired Immunodeficiency). Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease have significantly higher risks of colon cancer than in the general population.
Under Federal Law, the manufacturer of a drug is required to disclose potential health risks associated with their product. The FDA has required Hoffmann-La Roche to change their label for Accutane many times. The most recent label states :
“Accutane has been associated with inflammatory bowel disease (including regional ileitis) in patients without a prior history of intestinal disorders. In some instances, users of Accutane have reported the presence of these symptoms even after Accutane treatment has stopped. Patients experiencing abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or severe diarrhea should discontinue Accutane immediately.”
WHAT TO DO NEXT
If you or someone you know has suffered as a result of taking the prescription drug Accutane®, please contact an Accutane® injury attorney at Van Laningham & Associates immediately to discuss your case. We are currently evaluating cases where any of the following side effects have occurred and will evaluate your case at no charge.
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