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I had never heard that Accutane could cause IBD.   I took it (long ago, I guess before they knew) and was only warned of possible liver damage.   This says four juries have found that it causes IBD.

http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/12/accutane-med-guide-may-have-been-inadequate/

"Other language in the medication guide that Accutane “could lead” to serious health problems that “may not” clear up is “ambiguous,” Higbee continued. Noting that four juries have found that Accutane causes IBD (back story), Judge Higbee said, ” ‘could lead’ and ‘may not’ are just not direct enough to render the warning adequate as a matter of law even if they directly discussed IBD which they did not. Again, it may be adequate, but it clearly is a jury question.”


Suzanne2008-12-11 13:02:27If you follow the links for the back story, one plaintiff took it for nine years.  That seems a bit odd, doesn't it? I thought you were only supposed to take it for 3 months?  What the heck was the doc doing?

 
I find this very interesting as I'm kind of sure Accutane had something to do with how this RA came down for me....but I just can't figure out how.  Shrinking your oil glands can't be a good thing.
 
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