Acne in the form of blemishes or pimples has existed throughout human history. But humans haven’t always had effective cures for it.
In 1982 they got one, and it was called Accutane. The potent acne medication featured Isostretinoin, a powerful drug which could fight and often conquer acne.
But that victory exacted a terrible toll. The price people paid for losing acne was gaining a catastrophic injury called an IBD, or inflammatory bowel disease. Such an IBD can take the form of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, both of which are painful, embarrassing and debilitating.
Not only that, but they’re incurable and, thus, lifelong. And the acne drug called Accutane is to blame.
You shouldn’t have to pay that price just for innocently taking a prescribe acne medication to fight pimples. No, that price should be paid for the drug’s negligent manufacturer, Roche Pharmaceuticals. And it can be exacted with the help of an Accutane lawsuit.
In a way, acne sufferers in the centuries before Accutane came along were lucky. At worst, they had acne. They did not suffer a horrible, life-changing disease, seemingly unrelated to acne, via trying to treat their pimples with a powerful drug.
Known as acne vulgaris, pimples were a source of human complaint on record at least as far back as ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. People desired beauty then, as we do now, and acne could mar such beauty.
Now many acne treatments exist, but perhaps the worst -- while also the most effective for beating acne -- is Accutane. Though that brand of drug was withdrawn from the market in 2009, generic Accutane remains available, in the form of Sotret, Claravis and Amnesteem. Sadly, these, too, can cause a life-changing illness of the bowels.
In short, acne cases are best tackled via more benign medications which aren’t terribly harmful. Some physicians prefer ointments with retinol or antibiotics to treat acne. Others suggest over the counter treatments with popular brand names.
Many such acne treatments are worth trying -- but not Accutane or generic Accutane, also known as Isotretinoin tablets. These can change your life -- and in a far worse way than having a few pimples that need clearing up.
If you or a family member has suffered an IBD such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis after taking Accutane, or perhaps IBS or irritable bowel syndrome, or have had to have your bowels or part of your intestines surgically removed, alert an injury lawyer to get help with an Accutane lawsuit. You can seek the financial compensation to which you are legally entitled for your medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
Call 1-800-339-0606 today to get started, or simply submit the free case evaluation form on this Web page. Economic recovery can be yours -- along with a sense of justice.