Accutane Linked to Stomach and Gastrointestinal Problems

Thursday, 10 March 2011 06:39

Stomach and Gastro Problems May Have Been Caused by Accutane

When someone was prescribed Accutane for treatment of their severe form of acne, that person likely assumed that the medication that was being provided for them by their doctor was safe for use.  Therefore, as is the case with many prescription drugs, many people did not immediately understand the potential connection between the use of Accutane and stomach problems they encountered.  As more time has passed and more people have become aware of the alleged Accutane side effects, people have sought the help of Accutane lawyers who have helped them work towards enforcing their legal rights.  Below is a brief overview of the conditions that have been linked to the use of Accutane.

Alleged Accutane Side Effects Include Many Digestive Issues

As stated above, many people do not make the immediate connection between the use of a medication and potential side effects, and this is especially so when the use of an acne medication results in what would seem to be completely unrelated issues involving a person’s GI problems.  Below is a look at common Accutane side effects:

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): IBD is a gastro problem that is somewhat general in terms of the problems it describes.  Basically, IBD deals with problems that include each of the conditions that will be described below, but it also involves pain and inflammation that may feel to a patient at first like common stomach problems.
• Crohn’s disease: Crohn’s disease is a specific form of IBD that generally attacks the last part of the small intestine and parts of the lower intestine.  Over time, the disease will all but destroy the tissue in these areas.
• Ulcerative colitis: Ulcerative colitis is a condition that affects the large intestine and the colon.  This disease also features an inflammation of the tissue in these areas of the body that result in GI problems that cannot be cured with medication.

Accutane Lawyers Can Help File Lawsuits for Injuries

As can be seen, these are severe problems that patients had no idea they were at risk of encountering when they began to use this medication.  As such, those who have suffered in this manner need legal help to make sure that their legal rights are properly protected and enforced.  If this includes you or someone you love, contact the Accutane attorneys at the Phillips National Injury Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.