Accutane
Accutane, a popular acne treatment drug, has been linked to a number of serious physical health problems, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Roche Pharmaceuticals, the creator and distributor of the drug, pulled it from the market on June 29, 2009, citing the high cost of defending Accutane lawsuits as one of the primary reasons. Vitamin A in extremely high doses was recognized as a treatment of acne in the 1930’s; however, the level required was also toxic. Hoffman la Roche developed isotretinoin as a retinoic acid derivative and launched the drug under the brand name Accutane as a non-toxic alternative to those treatments. Accutane was first put on the market in the United States in 1982, and more than 13 million people have used the drug since then. Many of those who took Accutane continue to suffer from intestinal problems. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative Colitis, the lawyers at Heninger Garrison Davis will gladly review a potential claim for damages on your behalf.
