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A powerful prescription drug used to treat moderate to severe acne, Accutane® (isotretinoin) has been reported to be associated with serious side effects including birth defects, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease and increased depression. It has been on the market since the early 1980s. In the decades since its release, some patients have complained of being harmed from the medication.

As a result of mounting legal complaints related to injuries believed to have been caused by Accutane®, the manufacturer notified the FDA in the summer of 2009 that it was withdrawing Accutane® from the market. If you have been diagnosed with or experienced the conditions outlined below, contact a personal injury attorney for a consultation. An experienced lawyer from a reputable law firm may be able to help you file a claim.

Accutane® Side Effects

According to reports, some severe, life-long conditions are associated with side effects related to Accutane®. Though an effective drug to heal acne, it can potentially cause harm to other areas of the body.

Following are some potential Accutane® injuries:

• Lupus — Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects millions of Americans. Though its cause is unknown, it is associated with, and possibly triggered by, taking certain medications. Some think Accutane® may be one of the medications that can trigger the condition. Characterized by skin rashes, fatigue and inflammation, Lupus is an incurable disease.
  
• Auto-Immune Disorders and Colostomy — Accutane® is believed to be associated with several autoimmune disorders including Lupus and Crohn’s disease. Each of these conditions is incurable. Accutane® may serve as a trigger for these conditions. Often, treatment will require a colostomy, in which the colon is removed, forcing the patient to endure the rest of their life with a colostomy bag.
  
• Ischemic Bowel-Ischemic Colitis — C haracterized by inflammation in the colon, Ischemic colitis occurs when the flow of blood is reduced to the large intestine, causing severe damage. While the condition is treatable, in severe cases, surgery is performed.
  
• Ulcerative Colitis — A type of inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis involves the inflammation of the digestive tract. Painful ulcers form on the lining of the rectum and inflammation will usually cause diarrhea.
  
• Crohn's Disease — Another type of inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease affects your whole digestive system, causing inflammation and pain. It is an autoimmune disease for which there is no cure. It is treatable with further medication.

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome — Irritable bowel syndrome is a general classification of gastrointestinal disorders that cause pain and discomfort. Though not life threatening, having the disease can have an effect on your livelihood.

For more information about potential injuries caused by an Accutane® treatment, contact our an experienced attorney.

• Birth Defects — The increased risk of birth defects is a glaring side effect of Accutane®. The risk is so high that women must agree to take necessary precautions during and after treatment to ensure that they will not get pregnant.

• Severe Violence and Attempted Suicide — Depression is another side effect of Accutane. Some patients suffer from depression so severe that they lash out violently or attempt suicide. Sadly, some patients have succeeded in taking their lives because of their Accutane® treatment.

If you or a loved one has suffered from any of the potentially life-threatening side effects listed above, contact an Accutane® attorney today.

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