Millions of people have used Accutane® (isotretinoin) to treat severe cases of acne. The medication is incredibly potent and is known to come with serious side effects. The most known side effects, and most common, include dry itchy eyes, dry skin, severely chapped skin and lips, hair loss and more. But, for many patients who have extreme cases of acne, the benefits outweigh the negative side effects.

More importantly, however, the medication has been linked to some more serious and long-term side effects, including:

• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Crohn's Disease
• Liver damage
• Ulcerative colitis
• Birth defects

Does this sound familiar? If you are one of the millions of Americans who used Accutane® and have experienced a serious health complication, you may be eligible to seek compensation for your losses. To find out how, you should speak with one of our experienced attorneys about your personal circumstances.

Accutane® Recalled from the U.S. Market

Drug manufacturing company, Roche Pharmaceuticals pulled Accutane® from the market after dishing out millions of dollars in compensation to users who claimed injuries and losses relating to bowel disease. Patients have recovered millions for their medical conditions, pain and suffering.

Study Links Accutane® Use to Inflammatory Bowel Disease

A study came out, "Isotretinoin Use and the Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Case - Control Study" published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology confirming a strong link between Isotretinoin and inflammatory bowel disease and ulcerative colitis. About 8,000 patients with inflammatory bowel disease were included in the study. The findings confirmed that people who use Isotretinoin in higher doses for long periods of time are at an increased risk of developing the disease.

Inflammatory Bowel disease, What is it?

The term is used to describe a group of disorders that involve inflammation of the intestines. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease are both considered forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Ulcerative colitis describes inflammation of the colon, alone, while Crohn's Disease can be used to describe inflammation of any part of the intestine. Symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease usually include stomach pains, fever, bloody stools, weight loss, loss of appetite and more.

An Accutane® Attorney May Be Able to Help

If you or someone you love has developed inflammatory bowel disease or another ill side effects that might be associated with Accutane® use, you may wish to speak with an Accutane® attorney to find out if you have a legal claim. For more information, or to schedule a free and private discussion of your circumstances, contact our Accutane recall attorneys today.