The embarrassing problem of severe acne is something that those who suffer from it desperately want to treat. This explains the popularity of the medication Accutane when it was available for nearly 30 years before being removed from shelves by maker Roche Pharmaceuticals in 2009. It was shown to be effective in many cases which led to the drug being prescribed to an estimated 16 million people but after studies revealed that using Accutane greatly increased the chances of getting an inflammatory bowel disease, the FDA issued a black box warning related to the medication which led to it being taken off the market.
There now numerous individuals who must learn to cope with the fact that years after using Accutane to treat their acne, they now have a condition for which there is no cure. Inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis, Crohns colitis and Crohn's disease are among those that have been linked to Accutane. People with these conditions require extensive medical care throughout the rest of their life and that medical care is expensive. Because their IBD symptoms often prevent them from continuing work, paying for their treatment becomes increasingly difficult. Many of these former Accutane users are unable to afford their treatment which adds to the stress they're going through.
This is why many who are suffering from an inflammatory bowel disease consider filing an Accutane lawsuit. They believe that Roche Pharmaceuticals should be responsible for their medical bills because they didn't provide adequate warnings about the potential Accutane side effects they were risking by using the medication. By hiring an experienced Accutane attorney, former patients are getting the legal assistance they need to take action against Roche Pharmaceuticals and pursue the financial compensation they deserve.
The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have helped numerous victims file and win an Accutane lawsuit. If this is something you'd like to know more about because you believe Accutane has caused your inflammatory bowel disease, you can contact the firm for a free legal consultation. Their background and past success in these cases ensures that you get legitimate advice about the strength of a potential Accutane lawsuit. They'll assess your situation and help you decide if moving forward with legal action is appropriate. If it is, they'll then guide you the process and ensure that you're prepared to go up against the powerful legal team of Roche Pharmaceuticals.
The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC is a Houston-based law firm who for decades has been representing plaintiffs in cases of personal injury, business and commercial matters, and contract law. This professional law firm has developed an impressive reputation for helping its clients to achieve appropriate compensation, and as a result of its efforts, the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley has achieved the highest rating ("AV") awarded by the legal publication Martindale-Hubbell. For more information, please contact the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC directly.