Before the Accutane® recall which pulled the dangerous Accutane® drug from the market, many of its users were exposed to harmful side effects that can cause serious health problems. Among the most serious conditions caused by Accutane® is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

While there are treatments for inflammatory bowel disease , there is no cure. There are two main types of inflammatory bowel disease that may be experienced by Accutane® users: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease. Both cause debilitating inflammation of the digestive tract and can lead to even more dangerous health conditions.

IBD Treatment Guidelines

While there are new treatment options, one of the best ways to control inflammatory bowel disease still remains tailoring a diet that will help control the symptoms. Eat small meals and avoid both greasy food and high fiber foods.

Dairy should also be avoided by people who are lactose intolerant, and everyone should try to cut down on alcohol and caffeine consumption. Drinking water can help alleviate the dehydration that often results from the symptoms.

When diet is not helping the conditions and symptoms, there are several medicines used as treatment for inflammatory bowel disease . Treatment guidelines call for a steady increase in the strength of the drugs used to try to keep the disease in remission. The following treatments might be used:

• Antidiarrheal medications can stop the constant need to relieve bowels
• If the patient develops nutrient deficiencies, a feeding tube or IV may be required
• Antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin can help treat fistulas
• Corticosteroids can be used to control inflammation, but these drugs can have serious side effects of their own
• Aminosalicylates keep the disease in remission when symptoms stop
• Surgery can be required when medications aren't working. Surgery usually involves removing portions of the intestines

Help for Accutane® Patients Who have IBD

If you are a former user of Accutane® and have developed inflammatory bowel disease , you should speak to one of our Accutane® attorneys immediately. Accutane® side effects lead to a lifetime of pain and suffering; we would like to help you recover compensation to help you better cope with your injury. Call 1-800-549-0970 to schedule a free evaluation of your case.