Accutane Help and Accutane Lawsuit Information
Accutane lawsuits are being filed by Accutane lawyers and law firms across the nation against drug maker, Roche Laboratories. Our law firm is aggressively pursuing Accutane lawsuits for people who suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Disease, IBD, Ulcerative Colitis, or Crohn’s disease. If you or a loved one have experienced the onset of severe adverse Accutane reactions, you may have the option to seek compensation. Our law firm has top notch drug injury lawyers with more than 60 years of experience litigating injury cases.
Accutane
Accutane is classified as a retinoid. Accutane is prescribed to people to treat severe acne and works by decreasing facial oil production. Accutane is manufactured by Roche Laboratories. Generic Accutane is marketed as Claravis, Sotret and Amnesteem.
Accutane Lawsuit Information
Six trials have taken place involving people injured by Accutane. All six plaintiffs have won at trial with verdicts ranging from $5,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00. The verdicts were based on evidence presented that showed that Roche failed to adequately warn doctors and patients of the risk of developing IBD, Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s disease arising from Accutane use. Approximately 5000 Accutane lawsuits are pending against the drug giant, Roche Laboratories.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, IBD, is a disorder that results in an inflammation of the intestines. The inflammation occurs in the small and large intestines. The disorder affects more than 1,000,000 people in the United States annually.
Syptoms of IBD can include:
Abdominal pain and cramping
Weight loss
Poor appetite
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Rectal bleeding
Fever
IBD symptoms vary from person to person. Symptoms can be severe at times and a person should consult their physician immediately if they believe they have symptoms similar to the ones listed above.
Crohn’s Disease
Accutane has also been linked to Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease affects the small intestine and the upper part of the large intestine. Crohn’s disease can affect all layers of the tissue in the intestinal wall. Crohn’s disease is considered a type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and should be treated seriously by anyone who suspects they have symptoms related to Crohn’s disease.
Ulcerative Colitis
Accutane has also been linked to ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis results in inflammation and ulcers that usually occur in the lower part of the large intestine or colon. Depending on how severe the condition becomes, surgery may become necessary to remove all or a part of the colon.
Contact our Accutane Law Firm for a Free Case Evaluation
Fears | Nachawati Law Firm has represented thousands of individuals injured by the side of effects of prescription drugs including Accutane, Avandia, Vioxx, Zicam, Yaz and Levaquin. If you have suffered Inflammatory Bowel Disease that may be linked to Accutane use, and would like a free Accutane Lawsuit Evaluation, please fill out our quick contact form or call us today 1.866.705.7584.