Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania
Lupus causing drug
I was diagnosed with lupus in 2000 and just recently learned that there is a medication that may have caused this in some people. There is a law suit out agianst this drug company. I need to know what info you may have about it and the medication name? Thank you
Asked on 4/23/04, 11:44 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Monheit
Monheit Law
Re: Lupus causing drug
It has been reported that Accutane can cause Lupus.
Answered on 4/23/04, 2:20 pm
Jerry Meyers
Meyers Evans & Associates, LLC
Re: Lupus causing drug
Many drugs have been implicated in drug induced lupus. Characteristically if a drug causes this condition, discontinuance of the drug over months eliminates the condition. I'm not aware of the litigation you refer to.
Answered on 4/23/04, 5:33 pm
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