The manufacturer of Accutane, Roche AG, recalled the popular acne drug in June of 2009 possibly due numerous emerging harmful side effects. Earlier side effects included birth defects, psychiatric problems, liver and kidney damage, and other issues. More recently, Accutane victims have been extended to those suffering with Inflammaotry Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn's Disease.
Ulcerative Colitis Surgery a Severe Side Effect of Acne Drug Accutane
Friday, 24 December 2010 06:36
Ulcerative Colitis Surgeries needed for Accutane Side Effect Victims
Millions of people over the years have suffered from severe forms of acne. While most people consider acne to be a temporary condition that only affects people during adolescence, the fact of the matter is that severe cases of this condition can be ruinous for an entire lifetime. Therefore, when Accutane was introduced by Roche Pharmaceuticals in order to treat this condition, it was met with open arms. Unfortunately, the need for help from Accutane injury attorneys soon arose because of serious problems experienced by patients who were using this medication. One such Accutane side effect known as ulcerative colitis is described below.
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Gastrointestinal Irritation a Possible Side Effect of Accutane
Friday, 17 December 2010 10:06
Side Effect of Gastrointestinal Issues Linked to Accutane Use
For many years, people who suffered from severe forms of acne turned increasingly to a medication known as Accutane, which was introduced to the American market in the early 1980’s. Accutane was manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals, and for a time it seemed to work well with patients whose acne was not being minimized by more traditional treatments. Unfortunately, calls for help to Accutane injury lawyers began to increase in number as reports of problems with using this drug began to arise.
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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.
Statute of Limitations on Accutane Injury Lawsuits
Monday, 06 December 2010 11:13
Accutane Side Effect Lawsuits Statute of Limitations
Millions of people in the United States have suffered from acute forms of acne, and for many years there appeared to be no help available for those who wanted to eliminate the pain and the facial disfigurement that can result from this condition. However, Hoffman-LaRoche, one of the true giants of the pharmaceutical industry, released a medication known as Accutane that was designed to help those who needed it in regards to treating acute acne. Unfortunately, the urgent need for help from Accutane injury lawyers soon began to arise because of serious injuries that were suffered as a result of using this medication.
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