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Accutane IBD: The Waters Are Further Muddied

February 25, 2011. By Gordon Gibb.

New Orleans, LA: A dermatologist attending the recent annual gathering of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) in New Orleans mused that he could see the potential for isotetrinoin (Accutane) patients having been prescribed the drug for acne and later encountering Accutane inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) actually suing their dermatologist.

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Accutane Side Effects Could Worsen Celiac Disease

February 15, 2011. By Charles Benson.

Chicago, IL: A recent study indicates that Accutane side effects caused by an acid found in the acne treatment may worsen a person's celiac disease, which prevents sufferers from being able to consume foods such as cereal and pasta, Reuters reports.

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Accutane and IBD: Doctors May Not Have Made the Connection

February 11, 2011. By Heidi Turner.

Salt Lake City, UT: When it comes to Accutane side effects, things might not be as simple as determining that a patient took Accutane acne medication and then suffered inflammatory bowel disease. In fact, doctors may not make a link between a patient developing the condition and Accutane medication. This means that patients might have to alert their doctor to the possibility that exposure to Accutane medication resulted in development of inflammatory bowel disease.

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Accutane IBD Lawsuits on Docket in New Jersey in 2011

January 28, 2011. By Charles Benson.

Newark, NJ: A number of Accutane IBD lawsuits are set to go to trial in the state of New Jersey during 2011 after an appeals court decision in August reversed the verdict in one case and delayed another.

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Accutane Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Embarrassing Condition for Patients

January 26, 2011. By Heidi Turner.

Portland, OR: For patients who suffer from severe acne, Accutane side effects might have seemed like a distant worry. After all, when you have severe nodular acne, not much else seems as urgent as treating the condition—not even side effects associated with Accutane acne medication. Unfortunately for some patients, Accutane side effects, which reportedly include an increased risk of Accutane inflammatory bowel disease, can be quite serious and quite embarrassing.

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At the Height of Accutane Controversy, a Suicide Death

January 15, 2011. By Gordon Gibb.

New York, NY: It's been more than a year since Accutane was taken off the market in the US by manufacturer Hoffmann-La Roche, ostensibly due to the cost of defending an increasing number of lawsuits alleging Accutane inflammatory bowel disease. Last year a former Accutane user was awarded $25.1 million after suing the manufacturer, and there are reportedly hundreds more lawsuits in the pipeline brought by Accutane lawyers.

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Accutane Side Effects: New Year, New Trials

January 8, 2011. By Heidi Turner.

Newark, NJ: 2011 marks the start of some high-profile Accutane medication lawsuits. Although the Accutane side effects lawsuits were meant to be heard last year, a decision in a separate lawsuit resulted in the judge postponing at least some of the Accutane inflammatory bowel disease lawsuits. Starting in February, jury selection will begin in a lawsuit filed by actor James Marshall, a lawsuit that could receive a lot of attention, given the support Marshall has from his Hollywood colleagues.

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Ulcerative Colitis from Acne Meds: "My Career Has Stagnated"

December 25, 2010. By Gordon Gibb.

Walmer, South Africa: Accutane inflammatory bowel disease can, and does, happen anywhere. And even while Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., the manufacturer of Accutane removed their original version from the market in 2009 due to 'market pressures,' the medication designed to treat severe acne is still available in generic form [isotretinoin, which is a form of vitamin A], and continues to be sold outside the US as Roaccutane by Hoffmann-La Roche.

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Canadian Program Informs Mothers of Accutane, Other Drug Risks

October 27, 2010. By Charles Benson.

Toronto, ON: A unique program at a Canadian hospital provides information to expectant mothers about the risks posed by certain drugs, including Accutane side effects.

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Accutane Lawsuits: The Importance of the Statute of Limitations

October 20, 2010. By Heidi Turner.

Newark, NJ: When it comes to lawsuits involving Accutane side effects, which include a risk of Accutane inflammatory bowel disease, the statute of limitations is a highly-contentious issue. One lawsuit, however, recently dealt with the issue of Accutane acne medication statute of limitations, opening the door for more Accutane medication lawsuits to be filed.

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