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Fosamax Information and Warning

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Fosamax, Merck’s osteoporosis and Paget’s disease drug, has been implicated as a cause of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) or Dead Jaw disease. ONJ is caused by the temporary or permanent loss of blood to bone tissue, which causes the tissue in the jawbone to die and the bone to decay. ONJ can also occur when the bone is prevented from replacing itself by the use of drugs like Fosamax. It has been estimated that more than 2,400 Fosamax patients have reported serious jaw problems, including ONJ, since 2001.
Fosamax is one of a group of drugs called bisphosphonates, and the jaw absorbs 10 times as much of a bisphosphonate as other bones in the body. Bisphosphonates prevent normal bone renewal, and the jaw and maxilla need renewal because they receive slight daily injuries from normal use. The continual injury and lack of renewal can lead to bone death.
The risk of bisphosphonate-related ONJ has been linked to the size of the dose, according to Maico Meol, oral surgeon at the Washington Center Hospital in Toronto, Canada. Almost 95% of bisphosphonate-related ONJ cases are related to high doses taken intravenously as chemotherapy. Bisphosphonates have a shelf life of about 12 years and stay in the body. Because they stay in the jawbone in large amounts, experts fear that many bisphosphonate-related ONJ cases will emerge in the future. ONJ is often brought on by invasive dental work, such as extractions, that injure the jawbone, but it sometimes occurs spontaneously.
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A report was published by Dr. Salvatore Ruggiero, a surgeon at the Long Island Jewish Hospital in 2004. He found bisphosphonate-related ONJ cases in both chemotherapy patients and those being treated from osteoporosis. An article by the head of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Miami, Robert E. Marx, was published an article in the November, 2005 Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery reporting bisphosphonate-related ONJ cases in patients receiving chemotherapy.
Fosamax information indicates that ONJ is a potential Fosamax side effect, particularly for patients who take it for a long period of time.
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For more information about Fosamax, see Drug Overview: Fosamax Side Effects and Claims
For more information about Fosamax side effects, see Fosamax Side Effects – Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ)
To find out more about the FDA warning, see Fosamax Side Effects and Risks
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Fosamax, Actonel, Didronel & Boniva Linked To Esophageal Cancer

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Fosamax, Actonel, Didronel & Boniva Linked To Esophageal Cancer

Some of the most popular osteoporosis drugs such as Fosamax, Actonel, Didronel and Boniva are now being linked to esophageal cancer by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
NEJM reports patient deaths
According to the FDA, several osteoporosis drugs are now being linked with esophageal cancer. Among them are Merck & Company’s Fosamax, Proctor & Gamble’s Actonel and Didronel and Roche’s Boniva. A recent letter published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) reported that 23 patients taking Fosamax have developed esophageal tumors; eight of those people have died. It also reported that 21 cases of tumors have been reported in Europe and Japan and six of those have been linked to Actonel, Didronel and Boniva. Six non-American patients have died.
Dangerous drugs
It is estimated that nearly 10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, a disease which makes bones prone to fracture, and that the threat of osteoporosis is likely three times that amount. While the disease mostly affects women, men can also be affected. Some of the drugs most commonly used to treat osteoporosis are Fosamax, Actonel, Didronel and Boniva, which are bone strengtheners known as bisphosphonates. Here is some background information on each:
Fosamax. Manufactured by Merck & Company, Fosamax has been on the market since 1995. It is known generically as alendronate and is used to combat and reverse bone loss. The drug has numerous possible side effects which can be viewed here.
Fosamax has also been linked to a variety of serious side effects such as osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) and an increased rate of irregular heartbeats. Merck & Company face numerous lawsuits, the first of which begins later this year.
Actonel. Manufactured by Proctor & Gamble, Actonel has been on the market since 2000. It is known generically as risedronate and is also used to combat bone loss. The drug has numerous possible side effects which can be viewed here.
Didronel. Also manufactured by Proctor & Gamble, Didronel has been on the market since 1997. It is known generically as etidronate and is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic Paget’s disease of bone and in the prevention and treatment of heterotopic ossification following total hip replacement or due to spinal cord injury. It has not been approved to treat osteoporosis. Side effects can be viewed here.
Boniva. Manufactured by Roche, Boniva has been on the market since 2005. It is known generically as ibandronate and is used to combat bone loss. The drug’s side effects can be viewed here.
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J&J Fined $4.5M Over Duragesic Patch

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J&J Fined $4.5M Over Duragesic Patch

A West Virginia judge has fined Johnson & Johnson $4.5 million for intentionally dispensing incorrect information about its Duragesic patches – even after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warned the company to stop.
Misleading consumers
According to news reports, Brooke County West Virginia Circuit Judge Martin Gaughan fined pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson, for continuing to send out brochures on its Duragesic pain patches – even after the FDA warned the company twice that the information contained false or misleading statements. While Johnson & Johnson has said that it will seek a new trial, lawsuits over Duragesic pain patches continue – and jury verdicts are on the rise.
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Lawsuits & jury verdicts increasing
Legal experts estimate that approximately 60 product liability / wrongful death lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson over its Duragesic pain patches. Jury verdicts seem to have increased over the past few years as well. In 2006 and 2007, there were two wrongful death jury verdicts that totaled $6.3M. Another verdict for $13.3 million was announced in early 2008 and a second for $16.6 million came down later in the year.
The patches are manufactured by Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries, Janssen Pharmaceutica and ALZA Corporation, and have sales of over a billion dollars per year.
What is a Duragesic pain patch?
Duragesic is the trade name for fentanyl transdermal therapeutic systems, or patches, which are used to provide relief for moderate to severe pain by releasing potent opioids through the skin. Most cases of severe injury or death come from patients overdosing on the product which can be caused by improper prescribing or application. The FDA has issued black box warnings on the product, the most serious warning the FDA can issue, and the companies have instituted several recalls of the product over the past few years.
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Drug Overview: Duragesic Patch

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The Duragesic pain patch, manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceutical Products, is a medication delivery system intended to release the painkiller fentanyl into the skin over a period of a few days. A generic form of this patch (fentanyl transdermal skin patch) was brought out by Mylan Laboratories in 2005, and a later generic version was produced by Actavis, Inc. The Duragesic patch claim is that medication given through the skin goes directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the liver and stomach, which often means that lower doses are required. The Duragesic pain patch was approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in 1997.

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In 2004 Janssen recalled several batches of the Duragesic pain patch because of a faulty seal that can cause an overdose. More than 400,000 patches were involved in the recall. In 2008 patches marketed under the brand Duragesic by PriCara and as a generic product by Sandoz Inc. were recalled. That recall involved all 25-microgram-per-hour patches with expiration dates on or before December 2009. The patches were recalled because they might be cut and cause the gel to leak onto the skin of the patient or caregiver, causing serious injury or death. In 2008 Actavis Inc. recalled all its fentanyl patches with expiration dates between May 2009 and December 2009. These recalls have raised concern about whether these patches can be manufactured safely
The FDA issued a Public Health Advisory warning on July 7, 2005, saying that the FDA is investigating reports of death and other serious side effects from overdoses of the narcotic fentanyl in fentanyl transdermal skin patches.

Reports indicate that not only faulty seal, but factors such as heat, exercise, and fever can alter the dosage of narcotic released by these patches. Fentanyl, a drug up to 100 times more potent than morphine, is dangerous in high doses. See Duragesic Patch Information and Warnings for more information. The FDA has announced that at least 120 deaths have been linked to use of fentanyl patches.
In 2007 the FDA issued an additional safety warning.

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For more information about Duragesic Patch side effects, see Duragesic Patch Side Effects

For more information about Duragesic Patch updates, see Duragesic Patch Information and Warnings

To find out more about the FDA warning, see Duragesic Patch Side Effects and Risks

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Johnson & Johnson Recalls Duragesic Pain Patches

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Johnson & Johnson Recalls Duragesic Pain Patches

Johnson & Johnson issued a voluntary recall all lots of its 25 microgram/hour (mcg/hr) DURAGESIC (fentanyl transdermal system) CII patches sold in the US by PriCara and all 25 mcg/hr fentanyl patches sold in the US by Sandoz Inc. The company reported that the patches may have a cut edge that could leak fentanyl gel and cause serious injury.
Details of the recall
According to a Johnson & Johnson press release – PriCara is a division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and a member of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies – the following products are being recalled:
All lots of 25 microgram/hour (mcg/hr) DURAGESIC (fentanyl transdermal system) CII patches sold by PriCara in the United States
All 25 mcg/hr fentanyl patches sold by Sandoz Inc. in the United States
All of the recalled patches were manufactured by the ALZA Corporation, an affiliate of PriCara, and have expiration dates on or before December 2009. All 25 mcg/hr fentanyl patches manufactured by ALZA and sold in Canada also are being recalled. Patches with 12.5, 50, 75 and 100 mcg/hr strengths aren’t affected.
Safety warnings
The patches may have a cut along one side of the drug reservoir within the patch that may result in the possible release of fentanyl gel and may expose patients or caregivers to that gel – an opioid analgesic with a potency approximately 80 times that of morphine or greater. Patches that are cut or damaged should not be used as serious injury could occur. According to the company:
Exposure to fentanyl gel may lead to serious adverse events, including respiratory depression and possible overdose, which may be fatal. Anyone who comes in contact with fentanyl gel should thoroughly rinse exposed skin with large amounts of water only; do not use soap. Immediately dispose of affected patches with cut edges by flushing them down the toilet, using caution not to handle them directly. Patches with a cut edge that have leaked gel will not provide effective pain relief.
Anyone who has 25 mcg/hr DURAGESIC or Sandoz Inc. fentanyl patches should check the box or foil pouch for the expiration date to see if they have patches that are being recalled. The cut edge in affected patches can be seen upon opening the sealed foil pouch that holds the patch. Affected patches should not be handled directly.
Additional information
Johnson & Johnson provided the following consumer information:
Anyone with 25 mcg/hr DURAGESIC patches being recalled should call 800-547-6446.
Anyone with 25 mcg/hr Sandoz Inc. patches being recalled should call800-901-7236.
Patients using fentanyl patches who have medical questions should contact their health-care providers.

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Hiring A Duragesic Patch Attorney and Lawyer

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The Duragesic Patch and similar generic patches are medication delivery systems to administer doses of the powerful narcotic drug fentanyl by absorption through the skin. Faulty patches have been reported and hundreds of thousands of fentanyl patches have been recalled between 2004-2008. The release of fentanyl is also affected by heat. Fentanyl patches have been linked with at least 120 deaths from overdoses.

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If you or a close family member has suffered injury from a Duragesic Patch or generic patch, you may be able to recover damages. It will be in your best interest to contact a qualified Duragesic Patch attorney as soon as possible to evaluate your case. If you have a good case, you will need to file your lawsuit within the time specified in your state’s law. A qualified Duragesic Patch Lawyer will be able to guide your through this procedure and help you make other important decisions about which parties to name as defendants in your case and the best place to file your suit.

If you are considering trying to represent yourself in this kind of litigation, you should reconsider. In lawsuits with potential damages in the millions, large pharmaceutical companies hire very experienced pharmaceutical litigation specialists to defend them. Your best hope of recovery is to have a qualified pharmaceutical-litigation specialist of your own.

If you are having trouble finding an attorney, a good place to start is Attorneypages.com, where you’ll find listings for drug liability specialists in your area, or post your case to our Duragesic Patch case evaluation form. After posting your case, an experienced lawyer will contact you for a free case evaluation.

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For more information about Duragesic Patch, see Drug Overview: Duragesic Patch Side Effects and Claims

For more information about Duragesic Patch side effects, see Duragesic Patch Side Effects

For more information about Duragesic Patch updates, see Duragesic Patch Information and Warnings

To find out more about the FDA warning, see Duragesic Patch Side Effects and Risks

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Duragesic Patch Lawsuits, Litigation & Lawyers

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Duragesic Patch Lawsuits, Litigation & Lawyers

Pain patches containing the narcotic fentanyl, including the Duragesic Patch manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceutical Products, have been linked to a number of deaths from overdoses of fentanyl, which can suppress the respiratory system. Some of these deaths have led to litigation.

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The mother of a 36-year-old man who died from a fentanyl overdose in 1994 won a verdict of $5 million against the manufacturer in an early Duragesic Patch lawsuit. The case was settled by a confidential agreement on appeal. Kurt Hophan had been prescribed a patch for pain from a back injury. He fell asleep with a heating pad and an electric blanket and never woke up. The heat of the pad and blanket were said to have caused the patch to release 100 times the prescribed dose of fentanyl.

A Duragesic Patch lawsuit filed in December 2005 seeks damages for the death of a 72-year-old Salt Lake area woman after use of a Duragesic Patch. This Duragesic Patch litigation was brought against the Duragesic distributor ALZA Corporation and against Janssen Pharmaceutical Products. The suit claims that the companies sold defective and leaking patches with inadequate warnings. Plaintiffs are seeking damages that include medical expenses, funeral costs, out-of-pocket expenses, loss of love, companionship and economic support, punitive damages and attorney fees.

Many other Duragesic Patch and fentanyl patch lawsuits have been filed. One Alabama firm of Duragesic Patch lawyers has announced the filing of more than 30 suits.

If you or a loved one has suffered an overdose from a Duragesic Patch or a generic fentanyl patch, you may be entitled to receive damages for your injuries. You should consult a qualified Duragesic Patch attorneyy to have your case evaluated.

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For more information about Duragesic Patch, see Drug Overview: Duragesic Patch Side Effects and Claims

For more information about Duragesic Patch side effects, see Duragesic Patch Side Effects

For more information about Duragesic Patch updates, see Duragesic Patch Information and Warnings

To find out more about the FDA warning, see Duragesic Patch Side Effects and Risks

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Duragesic Patch Information and Warnings

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Duragesic Patch Information and Warnings

The Duragesic Patch and generic fentanyl patches release the narcotic fentanyl in measured doses through the skin for treatment of very serious and chronic pain. The Duragesic patch is manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceutical Products, and a generic forms of the product are manufactured by Mylan Laboratories and Actavis Inc.

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The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) issued a Public Advisory warning in July 2005, announcing the FDA’s intention to study the safety of the patch delivery system for the potent narcotic, fentanyl. The FDA had received at least 120 reports of deaths linked to the use of fentanyl patches.

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices, an industry watchdog group, claims that heat increases the absorption of medication from patches and exercise, a hot bath, high fever, or a heating pad or electric blanket can lead to fatal overdoses. Studies on transdermal patch delivery done at the Center for Biomaterials at Rutgers University support these claims, according to Bozena B. Michniak, a researcher there. Apparently the effect of heat on dosage levels was reported in studies as early as 1986, but users were not warned until 1994. The FDA issued a warning about this in 2007. See Duragesic Patch Side Effects – Drug Overdose for details.

There have been several recalls of both Duragesic and generic fentanyl patches. Janssen recalled hundreds of thousands of Duragesic patches in 2004 due to a faulty seal that could deliver an overdose to a patient. There were two more recalls in 2008 for Duragesic patches marketed by PriCara and as a generic product by Sandoz Inc. That recall was because the patches might be cut and pose a danger of overdose for the patient or caregiver handling them. Fentanyl patches manufactured by Actavis Inc. were also recalled because of possible leaks. Some of these patches may still be in circulation.

If you are prescribed Duragesic pain patches, make sure that the patches you receive were not included in any recall. Handle all patches with protective gloves while you examine them for defects. Discuss the risks of overdose with your health care practitioner and be sure not to subject the patches to any unusual level of heat. Find out from your health care practitioner if you should remove the patch when you are running a fever or engaging in any activity. Be aware of the signs of overdose and what you should do if you suspect that you have received an overdose.

If you or a family member have suffered serious injury or a family member has died after using a Duragesic pain patch or generic product, you may be able to make a claim for damages. You should contact a qualified Duragesic pain patch attorney to evaluate your case.

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For more information about Duragesic Patch, see Drug Overview: Duragesic Patch Side Effects and Claims

For more information about Duragesic Patch side effects, see Duragesic Patch Side Effects

To find out more about the FDA warning, see Duragesic Patch Side Effects and Risks

If you would like to learn more about Duragesic Patch lawsuits, see Duragesic Patch Lawsuits, Litigation & Lawyers

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Roche Must Pay $7M for Accutane Injury

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Roche Must Pay $7M for Accutane Injury

Hoffman-LaRoche (Roche), the manufacturer of Accutane, has been ordered to pay $7 million to a man whose colon had to be removed after taking the drug – an acne medication also known as isotretinoin. Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against the drug company over Accutane for allegedly causing Crohn’s disease, depression, and birth defects.
The company had an exclusive patent on the drug for 20 years. However, generic brands of Accutane, Accure (Alphapharm), Aknenormin (Hermal), Amnesteem (Mylan), Ciscutan (Pelpharma), Claravis (Barr), Isohexal (Hexal), Isotroin (Cipla), Oratan (Douglas Pharmaceuticals), and Sotret (Ranbaxy), were released after the company’s patent expired in 2002.
Crohn’s disease
Accutane, introduced in 1982, has been linked to hundreds of cases of Crohn’s disease, a chronic, episodic, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the entire wall of the bowel or intestines. In 2007, a jury ordered Roche to pay $2.6 million to a man who developed Crohn’s disease after taking Accutane.
Depression
Accutane has also been linked to depression and suicide. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) revised the label of the drug in 2005 to include the following warning:
In addition to the strengthened risk management program, FDA continues to assess reports of suicide or suicide attempts associated with the use of isotretinoin. All patients treated with isotretinoin should be observed closely for symptoms of depression or suicidal thoughts, such as sad mood, irritability, acting on dangerous impulses, anger, loss of pleasure or interest in social or sports activities, sleeping too much or too little, changes in weight or appetite, school or work performance going down, or trouble concentrating, or for mood disturbance, psychosis, or aggression. Patients should stop isotretinoin and they or their caregiver should contact their health care professional right away if the patient has any of the previously mentioned symptoms. Discontinuation of treatment may be insufficient and further evaluation may be necessary. (source: www.fda.gov/)
Birth defects?
Accutane has allegedly been linked to thousands of cases of birth defects and miscarriages. Roche has acknowledged that birth defects may be a result of Accutane use. According to information on Roche’s website, www.rocheusa.com:
Accutane must not be used by female patients who are or may become pregnant. There is an extremely high risk that severe birth defects will result if pregnancy occurs while taking Accutane in any amount, even for short periods of time. Potentially any fetus exposed during pregnancy can be affected. . . . Birth defects which have been documented following Accutane exposure include abnormalities of the face, eyes, ears, skull, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, and [more].
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Accutane Lawsuits, Litigation & Lawyers

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Accutane Lawsuits, Litigation & Lawyers

The acne remedy Accutane, a synthetic form of vitamin A used to treat serious forms of acne that can cause scarring, has been the subject of extensive litigation because of a long list of side effects including inflammatory bowel disease, suicide, and birth defects.
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The U.S. manufacturer of Accutane, Hoffman La Roche, is part of the international conglomerate known as “The La Roche Group,” with affiliates in 150 countries. “The La Roche Group” is estimated to be the seventh largest pharmaceutical company in the world. Accutane is one of Hoffman La Roche’s top sellers with estimated annual sales of $1.2 billion. Accutane is also one of the 3 drugs on the market with the most reports of adverse side effects, and this has led to extensive litigation. Lawsuits have been brought against Hoffman La Roche for alleged adverse reactions caused by Accutane including gastrointestinal disorders, suicides, and birth defects.
In May of 2007, a man who suffered gastrointestinal harm received a judgment of $2.5 million against Roche. This was followed in October 2007 by a judgment for $7 million to a man who had his colon removed. Roche appealed the second judgment and it was upheld in February 2008. In April 2008, a 24-year-old woman who had part of her intestines removed won a $10 million verdict against Roche. Roche has vowed to appeal all judgments for injury caused by inflammatory bowel disease, claiming that the link between inflammatory bowel disease and Accutane has not been proven and that Roche has had a warning for the condition on the label for over 20 years.
Lawsuits about psychiatric side effects of Accutane include the following:
The family of Charles Bishop, a 15-year-old boy who crashed a small plane into a Tampa skyscraper after taking Accutane for 8 months.
The family of Steven Wertheimer, a 14-year-old who was killed when he stood in front of a commuter train next to the Palo Alto High School football field.
The family of a 22-year-old Virginia man who committed suicide.
The family of a 21-year-old woman who attempted suicide while taking Accutane.
Another suit against Hoffman La Roche was filed by a 33-year-old mother who suffered severe depression when she took Accutane and had a child with severe birth defects. At least one appeals court (New Jersey) has ruled, however, that Hoffman La Roche cannot be liable for birth defects caused by Accutane, because Hoffman La Roche has been warning both health care providers and patients about the risk for many years. Patients may still have claims against health care providers, clinics, or others who prescribed Accutane unnecessarily, did not warn of side effects, or did not monitor the patient adequately during treatment.
For more information about Accutane, see Drug Overview: Accutane Side Effects and Claims.
For more information about Accutane side effects, see Accutane Side Effects – Suicide, Birth Defects & Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
For more information about Accutane updates, see Accutane Information and Warnings.
To learn more about Accutane attorneys and how to find one, see Hiring an Accutane Attorney and Lawyer.
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