In light of the Accutane® lawsuits being filed by families and patients, many people are wondering what extent Accutane® manufacturer Hoffmann-La Roche went to in order to minimize the appearance of deadly and severe Accutane® side effects.
Allegations against the company are that Roche failed to warn healthcare providers and patients about the dangerous side effects of Accutane®, including psychiatric disorders and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis).
Thousands of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of plaintiffs who claim they’ve suffered because of severe Accutane® side effects. An estimated 16 million people have been treated with Accutane®.