Accutane & Crohn's Disease
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Designed to treat severe acne, Accutane is suspected of causing a range of serious, irreversible side effects, including Crohn's disease. Painful and debilitating, Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes severe inflammation to any part of the digestive tract, as well as to the deeper layers of digestive and bowel tissues.
If you or a loved one developed Crohn's disease and has a history of taking Accutane, you may have a defective drug claim against Hoffmann-LaRouche, the manufacturer of Accutane. You may be entitled to compensation for permanent disabilities, lost wages, and emotional pain and suffering. To find out if you qualify to file a case, contact our Accutane lawyers by calling (800) 880-4965 or send us an email and a qualified legal professional will be in touch with you shortly.
Symptoms of Crohn's Disease
It's crucial that Accutane patients familiarize themselves with the types and symptoms of Accutane side effects so they know when to seek medical care in order to prevent potentially life-threatening health complications. Symptoms of Crohn's disease may include:
• abdominal pain
• bloody stools
• cramping
• delayed growth or sexual development in children (due to malnutrition)
• diarrhea
• eye inflammation
• fatigue
• fever that persists for more than two days
• loss of appetite
• skin disorders
• ulcers
• weight loss
Accutane patients who develop any combination of these symptoms should see their doctor for a thorough exam and a proper diagnosis. To definitively confirm or rule out the presence of Crohn's disease, physicians may perform:
• barium enima
• blood tests
• colonoscopy
• CT scans
• endoscopy
• small bowel imaging
Following a Crohn's Disease Diagnosis
Patients will likely be treated with medications along with various other therapies. Medications that may be prescribed to treat Crohn's disease may include:
• anti-inflammatory drugs
• immunosuppressant drugs
• antibiotics
• anti-diarrhea
• pain medications
About 75 percent of all Crohn's disease patients will also require surgery at some point after their diagnosis.
If you're suffering from Crohn’s disease or another form of inflammatory bowel disease and you have a history of Accutane, talk to our Accutane attorney today. Call our law offices toll free (800) 880-4965 or send us an email and a qualified attorney will be in touch shortly. We provide free evaluations for people who feel they have been harmed by Accutane or another drug.
