Accutane and Crohn's Disease Side Effects

Wednesday, 08 December 2010 10:51

Acne Drug Accutane Linked to Crohn's Disease

For many years, people who suffered from severe forms of acne had little choice but to keep their faces and necks as clean as possible and simply hope that the damage that such a condition inflicts would not be permanent.  Eventually, a drug known as Accutane was released onto the market and enjoyed a degree of early success.  Unfortunately, amid a growing number of reports of serious problems, calls for help to Accutane injury lawyers began to increase.  Below is a look at one of the alleged Accutane side effects known as Crohn’s Disease.

Side Effects of Accutane and Risk of Developing Crohn's Disease

Crohn’s Disease is a condition that is generally known as a form of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD.  The condition attacks the intestines, and can wreak havoc on the body anywhere between the mouth and the anus or anywhere in between.  Crohn’s Disease leads to inflammation of the digestive tract that can be so severe that it can lead to malnutrition and even death in severe cases if it is not properly, promptly and aggressively treated.

Crohn’s Disease, unfortunately, can progress to an advanced stage before the patient realizes that something is seriously wrong.  The initial symptoms usually involve abdominal pains and cramping, and some patients experience bloating or general discomfort.  However, these initial symptoms that are often overlooked lead to more severe problems.

For instance, some patients will experience vomiting, blood in the stool and eventually a loss of appetite and weight loss.  Anal and intestinal abscesses may form, and at a certain point the patient’s life will be in danger due to all of these problems combined with a lack of nutrition based on the inability to properly process food.

Accutane Drug Lawsuit Attorneys Can Help

Unfortunately for many people who simply wanted to treat severe acne, Accutane was eventually linked to the development of Crohn’s Disease.  For this and other reasons and alleged Accutane side effects, the medication was pulled from the market in 2009.  However, that does not remove the right of those who have suffered as a result of using this drug from seeking justice.  If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of using this medication, contact the Accutane lawsuit attorneys at the Phillips National Injury Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.