Injured by Accutane?
Accutane has been linked to Diabetes, Crohn’s Disease, Bowel and Digestive Track Disorders
Accutane, also known as Isotretinoin, is a drug used to treat severe acne was approved by the FDA in 1982. Since then, over 5 million people have taken Accutane. Accutane may be linked to several serious side effects, such as Crohn’s disease and diseases of the digestive tract and bowels including ileitis, procritis, ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease, also known as IBD. Accutane may also be linked to diabetes.
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with any of these serious health problems after using Accutane, you may be entitled to money damages. For more information, fill out the contact form on this page.
Jury finds against Accutane manufacturer
In 2008, an Atlantic City jury found that Accutane manufacturer Hoffman-La Roche failed to adequately warn the public of the possibility of developing serious side effects in a case involving three teenagers who developed severe forms of inflammatory bowel disease shortly after they began taking Accutane. The jury awarded $12.89 million to be divided between the three individuals.
If you or a loved one have suffered a severe side effect as a result of taking Accutane, you may be entitled to compensation. Complete our Quick Case Review and receive a FREE case evaluation.