Accutane Lawsuit Settlement News
If you have taken Accutane in the past and are experiencing any of the serious side effects that this drug can produce involving inflammatory bowel disease we may be able to help. Please contact us for the latest Accutane lawsuit settlement news and information. We are currently representing patients throughout the United States who have suffered from IBD Accutane side effects.
Accutane is a drug that was created by La-Roche Pharmaceuticals to treat cystic acne. The drug was actually quite effective. It was reported to reduce the size of the oil glands by up to 55%, and 90% of its users saw a significant improvement in their acne. Unfortunately this drug has now been linked with many serious side effects including Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. In June of 2009, the drug was taken off the market, although it is still being made under other names. In November of 2009, a study was released that confirmed that users of Accutane were almost twice as likely to contract IBD as non-users.
Patients suffering from Accutane Inflammatory Bowel Disease symptoms (IBD) often are faced with a lifetime of pain and suffering “IBD” is used to describe a variety of bowel disorders, which includes Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. It is caused by painful inflammation and swelling of the bowel. This inflammation can flare up without warning, and can last for substantial periods of time. While doctors can treat the painful symptoms, there is no known cure. Symptoms can resemble a stomach virus, to something far more severe including: painful cramps, vomiting, blood in stools, diarrhea, weight loss, and loss of appetite, to name a few.
While La-Roche ended up putting a black box warning on the drug, for some it was too late. The side effects of this drug are also sometimes felt years later. Many class action type lawsuits have been successfully brought against the company and judgments are well over $50 million at this time.
Accutane Lawsuit Settlement
If you or a loved one has taken this acne medication and are suffering from Accutane side effects involving Inflammatory Bowel Disease, it is important to know your rights, and receive compensation for your suffering. These cases are pursued as individual cases which are part of multi-district litigation. This means that they are brought to court individually, but handled together by a single judge. We handle these cases on a contingency basis, so you do not pay anything until your case in won. When you meet with one of our experienced Accutane lawsuit lawyers, you will also receive a completely free case consultation. Call us today to receive your free no-obligation consultation.
Accutane Recall
In June 2009 the manufacturer of Accutane, Hoffman LaRoche, pulled their acne drug from the marketplace which was essentially an Accutane recall 2009 withdrawal. This followed the company losing product liability lawsuit where the jury awarded more than $33 million in compensation to the injured plaintiff. find out more
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Through Accutane lawsuits, people suffering from inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis have been able to receive help from the damaging effects of this acne medication. find out more
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