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Ulcerative Proctitis

Many of the more than 16 million people who took Accutane between 1982 and 2009 are now experiencing severe gastrointestinal disorders such as Ulcerative Proctitis.  However, most of them dont know that their condition may be related to side effects from Accutane or that they can take legal action.  Lawyers are available to answer questions about your legal rights and what options you may have to file a lawsuit for your damages.

Ulcerative Proctitis is a form of Ulcerative Colitis - a recurrent disease of the colon, or large intestine that effects only the last seven inches of the colon, called the rectum.  It is characterized by inflammation, swelling, and ulceration (development of sores) of the inside lining of the colon mucosa.  Due to bleeding and mucus production from these sores, and frequent passage from the inflammation, the disease often produces symptoms including:

  • Persistent Diarrhea
  • Rectal Bleeding or blood in stool
  • Tenesmus (a constant urge to empty the rectum even if nothing results)
  • Mucus discharge
  • Rectal or abdominal pain
  • Constipation

When Ulcerative Proctitis affects only the left side of the colon, it is called limited or distal colitis. If it involves the entire colon, it is termed pancolitis.

Experts have related the side effects of Accutane with severe gastrointestinal conditions like Ulcerative Proctitis.  However, many people dont know that the Accutane they were prescribed years earlier may be the cause of their symptoms, or that legal help is available.

If you took Accutane in the past and are experiencing symptoms of a Gastrointestinal disease such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Proctitis, Ulcerative Colitis or Crohns Disease, contact us today for a confidential evaluation of your case.  Lawyers are currently filing lawsuits against the makers of Accutane, however, time to file is limited.

If you are experiencing symptoms of Ulcerative Proctitis, your first priority should be to contact your doctor for an evaluation.  They can give you a proper diagnosis and discuss what treatment options are available, what changes to expect in your life, and what medical care you will need in the future. These conditions can be much less severe if treated early.

Once you have discussed your Ulcerative Proctitis with your doctor, it is important to know your legal rights.  You may be able to file a lawsuit to recover damages which will reduce the burden on you and your family for medical costs, pain and suffering and loss of earnings.  A lawyer can advise you of how the maker of Accutane, Roche Pharmaceuticals, may have known of the dangers of the drug for decades but continued to sell it to patients, putting them at risk.

You and your family should not suffer from the expensive medical bills, losses to your earnings and changes in your lifestyle caused by Ulcerative Proctitis simply because a corporation made dangerous and negligent decisions. A qualified Accutane attorney can explain how filing a lawsuit can help with these damages.

Before Roche Pharmaceuticals stopped selling Accutane in 2009, they made billions of dollars in profits selling the drug to people like you.  Thousands of lawsuits have now been filed by people experiencing side effects and verdicts have been awarded for several million dollars.  Speak with a qualified attorney today to determine what your case may be worth.

Before you choose an attorney to represent you in an Accutane lawsuit, make sure they are qualified to handle your type of situation, have the resources to fight giant drug companies, and can commit the time necessary to get results.  Ask if they have been rated by their peers in their particular area of practice. AccutaneRisks.com works with only the most qualified defective drug litigation firms in the country.

The patient advocates at AccutaneRisks.com are available 24 hours a day to answer questions about the side effects of Accutane including Ulcerative Proctitis.  We can direct you to the help you need and arrange a free, confidential evaluation of your case today.  Simply fill out the form above or give us a call to speak with a qualified lawyer about your legal options.