Accutane®, a highly prescribed acne medication, was voluntarily recalled in 2009 by Roche Pharmaceuticals. Prior to this action the drug had long been under FDA scrutiny due to the side effects of Accutane®, and its generic form isotretinoin. These side effects have been the subject of thousands of personal injury lawsuits.

To discuss your injuries with an attorney, call 1-800-549-0970 or send us an email today. You might qualify to file an Accutane® recall lawsuit if you've suffered as a result of a serious side effect such as inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's Disease).

Post Accutane® Symptoms

Minor Accutane® side effects include dry skin which tends to flake or peel. This resembles the medial condition known as eczema. Users of the drug who previously suffered from eczema would experience a worsening of the condition. All mucus membranes, such as the eyes and inner nose would also dry out.

It was long confirmed by the manufacturer and the FDA that Accutane® was unsafe for use by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. Even in small doses the medicine Accutane® can cause birth defects and miscarriages. All female users are required to sign an agreement to use two forms of birth control while using Accutane® to prevent pregnancy.

While there has not been a conclusive link to withdrawal symptoms following the discontinuation of the drug, it does have other effects. One of the more serious is the development of serious gastrointestinal disorders, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Symptoms of Accutane® Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is used to describe two separate but similar diseases, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Both are characterized by swelling and discomfort in the intestines and digestive tract, but differ in the areas that they affect. The symptoms for the Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis are also similar. They include:

• Abdominal Pain and cramping
• Fever
• Weight loss
• Rectal Bleeding
• Blood or mucus in the stool
• Persistent and severe diarrhea
• Vomiting

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment & Long Term Complications

There are no cures for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Treatments for the disease are geared toward limiting symptoms and restoring quality of life to sufferers. In some cases remissions of the disease are rare after treatments, but in severe cases surgery may be required.

Surgeries for the disease usually require the removal of sections of intestines, and patients may require temporary or permanent colostomy. If left untreated inflammatory bowel disease leaves people at a much higher risk of developing colon cancer.

Ask a Lawyer about You Right to Compensation

Inflammatory bowel disease can affect a person's life forever. As a result, Accutane® lawyers believe the manufacturer should be held accountable for the long-term pain and suffering some patients are subjected to. To speak with an attorney about your individual circumstances, contact us today. You should call as soon as possible, though. There may be time limitations that apply.