Research Links Tetracycline to IBD – and to Lawsuits, too?
February 24th, 2011. By Hunter West
A recent study on UK patients conducted by the researchers at the University of Pennsylvania* could have an impact on Accutane lawsuits. As most know, class actions as well as individual lawsuits have attempted to hold the manufacturer of Accutane, Hoffman-LaRoche, accountable. The Vitamin-A drug has been linked to inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD.
But wait a minute—so too are tetracycline drugs, say the U of P researchers.
So how does that impact an Accutane lawsuit?
Accutane (isotretinoin) has always been considered a last resort for problematic acne, which is the scourge of adolescents and, if left untreated, could scar the face for life.
Dermatologists will almost always start with more natural ways in which to control acne, such as diet and hygiene—or perhaps an OTC benzoyl peroxide or salicyclic acid solution.
If that doesn’t work, then they turn to tetracycline, which is an antibiotic and thought to carry minimal risk. How can you go wrong with an antibiotic, a microbial? Are they not the magic bullets of our society?
Antibiotic resistance notwithstanding, there’s now a fly in the ointment, if you will. That’s because the large cohort study on British patients conducted by U of P researchers found a link between tetracycline-classed drugs and IBD.
Some tetracyclines were worse than others, but the fact remains: IBD may not be isolated to isotretinoin.
Thus, did an Accutane patient’s IBD have its roots in the tetracycline the patient may have been prescribed before being advanced to isotretinoin?
Dermatologists attending the annual general meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology earlier this year agree that more research has to be done.
However, if the U of P tetracycline research is given any credence in the courts, it may pose a sticky wicket for Accutane plaintiffs. An isotretinoin lawsuit would have to be tempered according to whether, or not, the Accutane plaintiff had been on tetracycline therapy before starting Accutane. Chances are good that would have been the case.
And what does this say about tetracycline? Did manufacturers of tetracycline drugs know about the possibility of IBD prior to this, but kept mum?
As discovery continues to wind along a complicated path, could the new complexity with regard to Accutane lawsuits be offset by a new ‘market’ for tetracycline litigation?
The fallout could be huge. Antibiotics are used by the masses. And with acne a common scourge of teens, tetracycline is a common response. Isotretinoin (still available in generic form, even though Accutane has been pulled) is only used for problem cases, whereas tetracycline is available, and is used by a vast number of patients.
Dermatologists are watching this one. But so too, will be the legal community.
*The U of P research was published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2010; 105:2610–2616; doi:10.1038/ajg.2010.303; published online 10 August 2010. “Potential Association Between the Oral Tetracycline Class of Antimicrobials Used to Treat Acne and Inflammatory Bowel Disease“; Authors: David J Margolis MD, PhD, Matthew Fanelli MD, Ole Hoffstad MA and James D Lewis MD, MSCE.
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i was on tetracycline antibiotics for at least 1.5 years. from 1995-1997 Minocycline, doxycycline and tetracycline. i had a adverse reaction with the doxycycline and minocycline that caused abdominal pains. 14 years later on 06/30/2010 i was diagnosed with crohns disease, ankylosing spondylitis, GERD, IBS, and colitis of ileum. after reading this article and the medical journal. i am convinced that the Tetracycline drugs have made me sick. i dont have any family history of any of the conditions that ill me. im now becoming more ill because of the cimzia im on, i have hypersensitivity, optic neuritis, anemia, lupus like symptoms. i just had a MRA done to check for vasculitis. i feel like im falling apart. im only 29 years old and i feel like my life has been taken away from me. im trying to find legal help. any info would be appreciated.
Hi Jonathan, I'm sorry to hear about all you've been through on tetracycline etc–not good. Regarding your question about legal help, you can start here–just fill out this form and submit it for a lawyer who specializes in tetracycline litigation to review in order to see if you might have a case; it's a free service to our readers and you're under no obligation.
hello i almost died with tetracycline no vary give a shirt my life is being pure hell after that two weeks take 4 times a day 500 mg each pill and the doctor sade ohhhhh yea i forgot it was for 10 days stop drink ed so why he give me 20 days treatment after that my life is being hell and now i cant take any antibiotic and i have lot health problems
My teeth and my brother are black from tectracycling medicine we took as a child now we are in our 50s we want help can’t afford something like this can we take this to court? What can we do ?
After a sinus operation (Caldwell-Luc) in 1976, I was prescribed the anti-biotic Tetracycline to prevent infection during recovery. In those days, they didn’t have a warning label about avoiding the sun for 12 hours after taking it.
Not being warned of the danger, I went out sailing and came back “red as a beet” on my face arms and hands. Every 3 to 6 months for the past 35 years, I’ve been to the dermatologist for treatment. This includes Efudex, Aldara cream, burning with liquid nitrogen, Mohs surgical procedures and a number of skin grafts. While medical insurance and medicare cover most of the costs, it takes one hour to drive there and many scars still remain from the dozens of treatments.
Is there any responsibility for the manufacturer of Tetracycline to adequately warn patients of this risk?
I too had tetracycline prescribed to me in 1976 for acne and I was not warned about the side effects from sun exposure. My side effects resulted with a bacterial infection and deep scarring on my face. I have suffered so much from this over the last 36 years.
Your story sounds similar to mine Teresa. Good luck and stay strong.
took massive doses of tetracycline as child from 1958-1967 due to frequent illness. it stained my permanent teeth. dr, appologized to my parents but it has made my life misrable.
have you had any other heath problems i have the grey teeth and i could not have children i had to do infetility treatments just wonder if this is the reason the black teeth is bad also evey one thinks you did somthing like drugs i took it in 1973
My teeth are the same way. Do you know if there is any kind of lawsuit for this.
The shame, pain, and expense of damaged teeth does not seem to interest the lawyers. We were thrown to the wolves of the pharmaceutical company as baby lab rats and still suffer the consequences with hardly a concern to anyone – probably not enough money for the lawyers from which to profit and of course the drug company already made their money at our expense.
I also was sick with bronchitis when I was a child back in 1964 to 1966 or so. The tetracycline they gave me also stained my teeth. I’ve always hated my smile and was wondering if maybe it held me back from things I would done with my life if I had more confidence with my smile. If there’s a law suit about this, please let me know.
in in 1988 i had an ear infection and was given tetracycline for it i took them three times a day i only had taken them for two days and i started to have blured vision and bad headaces i call my doctor and was told to only take them once day. On the fouth day my head was hurting so bad i couldn't see nor could i stand any light . I went to the hospital an my blood presure was so high they thought i was go to have a stroke i was only twenty seven.after the mri and cat scan they still didn't no want it was. I was put in the hos[pital and the next day the doctor came and told me i had something pseudotumor cerebri. all because of tetracycline.my life has been ful of headaces and pain because of it.
I now have pseudotumor cerebri, from taking tetracycline for 2 weeks at a high dosages, I really would like to sue, the drug company, I have had to go through so much.
Lisa,
Can you email me? I'm trying to put together a group, especially for those that developed pseudotumor cerebri (or Intracranial Hypertension) from taking this drug to find out what we can do legally. I too only took it for 2 weeks and started experiencing vision loss, stiff neck, etc. I'm still on medication daily to control it.
This side effect was not listed on the pamphlet from the pharmacy or given to me as a warning from my Dr.
Oh I am so happy to find others who are battling this thanks to taking a antibonic I wasnt allergic to. Well until this past summer when I was given it to treat a so called sin. infection. First time I had ever experienced blisters on my toes, painful. My doctor thought I was crazy until he saw these blisters. Gave me another drug but still a family waited till blisters went away and tried new script and again blisters and what I thought was a sin. infection. Major vison problems, stiff neck, headache that has had me thinking death would be so much better many times as a cry in pain. Unable to function normal and hating life, sent to three specialists to find out IIH/p.tumor. I weight currently 93 lbs during the time this summer when I complianed to dr about these problems I weighed no more than 110. Spinal Tap….NIGHTMARE with a leak that made things worst resulted in a rush four days later for a blood patch. Now I am right back to having that dam headache, neck to point I cant move it, throwing up from vison problems and feeling worthless as a new divorced single mom to teenagers that I am fighting everyday with myself to just keep going for them. They willnt give me anything of the pain saying I have so many drug allergies as it is. Really?? the pain is making me lose my mind, my grip and control on life! Makes a person very bitchy being in constant pain. So what can one do? Experiencing this I can honestly say I know why some people find their meds on the street. If dr doesnt start finding a way to help me manage this so i can be super mom and actually work a full week I see myself NOT having a choice but to seek assistance from our local streets. Risk of losing our house and everything over this condition that I NEVER asked for or was WARNED about.
I took tetracycline in the 70s to help clear up my face. I don’t remember when my teeth turns yellow.
My daughter has been dealing with Pseudotumor Cerebri for over a year, She has been thru 3 surgeries, has had a VP shunt placed in front of head to help with fluid build up, yet still having same problems.
I have also took tetracycline back in 86 for my acne. I had problems in the sun,stomach problems and head aches. Now that I’m older after reading other reports on this medication, lm starting to think if I still have side effects today. I will keep in touch.
I was on tetracycline for rosacea for 14 years and never had site affect for this medicine.Now I can't by tetracycline because some manufacture problem and doctor gave me doxycycline.I think this same.
I was prescribed Tetracycline for ear infections in the 1960's. All I wanted for my High School Graduation was white teeth. My parents in 1977 took me to a local University Hospital to "bleach" my teeth. After several treatments using acid (removing my tooth enamel), determined that the staining was found to be completely through each tooth and there was nothing they could do. I refuse to have photo's taken and was teased all through my school years. I have never been able to afford caps, etc. I can't believe there has not been a successful lawsuit regarding this subject….
Exactly the same problem. I guess only expensive cosmetic dentistry will solve our problem. The is new enamel throughout for big money. There needs to be a class action suit against Pfizer and Bristol Myers to fix our teeth to enjoy at least the rest of our lives. I fully share your pain.
I was prescribed Tetracycline in 1965, long before the FDA or Pfizer disclosed the adverse side affect of discoloration to permanent teeth forming in a child. I had a serious infection and was given Tetracycline while in the hospital. Due to this, when my second teeth came in they were brown, yellow , ridged, with less enamel than a normal healthy set of teeth.
I have suffered all my life without a smile! I could never understand why I, out of 8 children, was the only one with bad teeth. It wasn't until my 20's that my Mother gave me the truth. I have spent hours upon hours in dentist offices, either with cavities or having permanent teeth pulled because they could not be saved. Due to this fact, I have an honest fear of the dentist and have always been ashamed of my mouth, somehow, thinking I was responsible. I KNOW I am NOT!
How can a Pfizer and the FDA discard this! They had not disclosed the warning of discoloration until the early 70's. I was given this medication in 1965. Pathetic! Shame on them! I am tired of continuing to open my checkbook and pay thousands of dollars in an attempt to give myself a smile. Pfizer and the FDA are responsible! I am going to act on this! I would hope and pray that others, like me, don't give up.
I share the same story, I was given tetracycline when I was young, I don’t remember when but my secondary teeth came out with little or no enamel, my front teeth were brown and weak, I’ve had to have many teeth pulled, many root canals, crowns and caps, the kids used to tease me about having rusty teeth. Now the caps in front are 30 years old, one just broke off, the dentist says my choices are, implants $5000 per, Root canal with crown $1500 per or more extractions and a new partial, $2500 plus the cost of the extractions.
Have you heard anything?
I seems that there is not an end to the problem of the tetracycline effects on more than just the teeth but I agree most with Karen by that I was teased because of my yellow teeth and no later in life I believe that many of the aches and pain from joint and neurological problems there must be more of us to come together and make it known as such that the drugs were still given even after the medical society was well aware of its ill effects> I am not sure of the records because both of my parents have died,father AML, mother RCC.I am sure they would have supported the idea of the class action. The doctors said I had rheumatic fever and I was put on tetracycline it seems nearly three years and stopped abruptly in light of my adult teeth coming in. Telling my mother that it was a mistake I did not ever have rheumatic fever
I was born in 1961. I took tetracycline for chicken pox,when I was 4or 5 years old. A dentist prescribed tetracycline to me a few years Latef for an infection I i I had in my mouth. There were at least 3 other times I was prescribed tetracycline over a course of another 4 years. Well, my teeth are yellow; developed gingivitis, ans.have no lower back teeth and on my way losing more Matters wora, I have Constant earinfections which is attributed to the tetracycline later in life and that has something to do with. I have tried everything from the whitening srips lasr whitening. Pzier must be held accountable and must settle for the unfortunate people that need new White Teeth. And compensate those that have had health issues. Something has to be done now. It’s 5p years later and this has affected many people with yellow teeth and can’t smile with confidence along with low self esteem I can’t believe that This has gone on too long. Over 50 years later I an still suffering w4 bad ear infections and justabout losing the rest if my teeth. Anyone know the status on this lawsuit? And perhaps a dentist that would do pro Bono teeth for me? I’m took of my teeth; never neglected , and now I am almost with teeth and feel miserable especially with the cvertigo
hello i had i this drug as a young child my teeth were very yellow and crumble t cut long story short i have had to have all my teeth removed because they were so bad by the time i was 26 years of age i only had five teeth that belonged to me so now i have to wear dentures at 45 years of age no one has no idea how depressed i feel at work i go in the toilet to eat i have stopped going out what can i say this is life now for me cant afford implants unless i have cancer or have been it by a shovel sad life jay
When I was a child, I was given Tetracycline for an ear infection in the early 70's. My teeth are grey and yellow as a result. My self-image and self-esteem withered and died as a result. My life has been ruined by Tetracycline. I'm 43 now, single, no long-term relationships, no kids, no home of my own, no stable job, no hope for the future. Thanks Tetracycline! (I'm curious, did any of the makers or sellers of this detrimental drug gave it to their own children?)
I took tetracycline for several years as a teenager from 77 to 80, I have yellowish teeth,I had digestion problems and surgery on a fissure in 86, ulcers and digestion problems continued for reasons unknown. in 91 a unexpected emergency room trip and a ICU week long stay complete with blood tranfusions and still no explanation. Then in 93 after several visits to the hospital a diagnoses of chrohns disease, and my health continues to be a daily struggle, there are no other members of my family with ulcers or chrohns,If any knows of any lawyers or lawfirms who specialize in tetracycline litigation, a quick email would be appreciated.
I am a victim of tetracycline stained teeth. My life has been compromised as a result. I would like to be part of a class-action lawsuit.
I was given tetracycline as a child for tonsillitis. I’ve had hypersensitive skin and migraines. I’ve fought all my life with the green teeth label. Let’s get a class action law suit started ASAP
I was given tetracycline for an ear infection and have suffered the slow death green teeth an out cast all of my life in countless fist fights it ruined my life I would like to be contacted about starting a class action suite till you have suffered from it you will never know what it’s like it kills you socially bitter and mean what can we be heard
Pfizer / Tetracycline
Please Contact me of any class action lawsuit.
Thank You
I was on tetracycline for 3.5 years 4x’s a day 500 mg for acne back in 1976-78 I was diagnosed with IBS when I was 15 and it comes and goes. I also wad diagnosed with MS and fatty liver. I do not take any Medicines or do not drink alcohol, I take supplements.I believe I have these diseases to long term tetracycline use..
I took minocycline for 2 weeks in 1990, I was 16 years old. I told the dermatologist I was having headaches he said they could not possibly be from the minocycline so he prescribed another 30 days.
I continued to have headaches and near the end of the 30 days, I woke up on a Sunday morning with double vision. I was so scared I did it to myself. My parents took me to the doctor and specialists and I was put in the hospital. I had a lumbar puncture and an MRI and was told I had pseudotumor cerebri and it was most likely cause by taking the minocycline.
I am now 42 years old. I have suffered with these headaches since I was 16. I have recently found out I have a Chiari Malformation and syringomyelia. Chiari is a herniation of the cerebellum into the spinal canal and syringomyelia is a cyst (syrinx) inside the spinal cord. My neurosurgeon is pretty sure my history of pseudotumor cerebri is the reason for the current neurological conditions I have.
I am so frustrated, mad, depressed, anxious etc. I am terrified about what my prognosis with these conditions and I have one dermatologist to thank for a lifetime of neurological problems.
If there are any class action lawsuits…please count me in!
Hi Johanna, If you’d like, you can submit a complaint at the link here for an attorney to review: https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/submit_form.html
Hi,I’m 51 years old and was given Tetracycline as very young child .I’ve had to live with dark discolored teeth most of my life.I’ve spent money on bleaching 3 times and it doesn’t work. I DON’T have a lot of money to get white teeth for other work.So many people I know also have the stains.The company should have to pay something for our dark smiles!
My mom or me took thay crap & ir destroyed my life….my smile. Hp me back from.making friends finding jobs smiling in pictutes!!!!! I did not even sme at my daughter’s wedding!!!!!! I want compinsated!!! AT THE VERY LEAT I WANTY TEETH FIXED!!!! ALL THE JUDGMENT FRIM OTHER PPL?? WELL IN SO TIRED IT!!!!! I COULD HAVE FOUND ME A MAN BY NOW!!!!! But noooooo……who the hell wants a wife with green slimy TEETH?????&&&&&&&&&
I almost die from tetracycline, the doctor prescription was 2000 mil a day for 20 days 4 pills of 500 mil a day. After that I was in hospitals for 2 years I am a life because I stop going to doctors I chose God he is helping me to get true this ,still have alot of problems with chemicals , cleaning products pesticides perfume I can allergy reaction when is Miles why I smile smile Smiles by
When smell the product I get sick very sick my hearth go fast my eyes swollen muscles hurt very bad before I took tetracycline I never have problems have to quit so many jobs because the chemicals make me very sick and how I say it I never have this bad problem after after the overdose my life was never the same but God is in control and he is still helping me go through
My daughter was on doxycycline (contains tetracycline) since December 2014. This past April she was hospitalized with a pseudotumor. The doctor who prescribed the medication verified that another dr in the office knew this could cause a pseudotumor when questioned. Do I have a legal case?
Hi my name is Jessica I am as well as all these others that say they got affected by tetrocyclin poisoning of my teeth. I have Payed alot of dentists to look at my teeth and tell me my options and what their thoughts were.. I’m 26 yrs old and struggle with severe depression bc of my smile. . I just wish someone could help find a way to help me fix my smile or even get a case would be the most relieving thing they could do bc of what it has literally put me through. I am a very beautiful woman but with dark brown and yellow staining of my teeth if someone could help pls I am in desperate need thanks again.
Hi I,ve been on ACUTANE from younger for a Year or 2to3 and been on Tetracycline a lot of times when Younger and in past years A lot I,ve had A Shit load of Acne Now its Beyond Acne its Very Sophisticated Contaminations Disorders from my IBS I have Beyond belief , I,ve been on reflux meds some work some don’t ? My IBS and A lot more is BIG Inflared in a lot of Regions and Damages Done by this ACUTANE and TETRACYCLINE I,m very sure , Plus my Stool Tests aren’t Completely Tested for My Satisfactions from Hospital , Can your Co , Please Reply Send me How to Get or Make a Big Case Settlements on , I have a lot of Docs Evidence Related to this asap by Tuesday morning please # email # please respond refer
I was giving this medicine when I was little to treat an infection due to my server asthma. It also ate all the enemal off my teeth. I use to be self conscious about my teeth because kids use to tease me because my teeth aren’t white. Use to get butter teeth. So can y’all help
I was given tetracycline as a child and experienced permanent tooth discoloration as a result. The color of my teeth has always been awkward for me and I have always avoided smiling with my mouth open. I would love to be part of a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of this medicine. I am 56 years old.
Hi, I too had tetracycline when I was young. In the 60’s. I have almost all of my teeth, but can’t do anything about the gray tetracycline lines on my teeth. Hate to smile. Is there no way to get help for this? Every dentist I’ve seen says the same thing…”Did you have tetracycline when you were young?”. I cannot afford veneers. I would like to know if there is any way to get help? Thank you
My mother took tetracycline while pregnant for me on 1967. I am now 51, was teased terribly as a child and bullied also. I am seeking dental help with crowns. Insurance pays so little
Can i get some help?
I was given Tetracycline off and on from 1956 (birth year) until the age of 8 in 1964. My baby teeth and permanent teeth were damaged. Permanent teeth have always been curled (how on Earth does enamel curl?), gray with grooves etched into them with dark yellowish staining horizontally across top and bottom front teeth. I never smiled in school, was bullied about my teeth, told to brush my teeth, etc. People used to ask if I had worn braces. In my 30’s my teeth began breaking vertically and therefore were lost; I have only 1 molar remaining, 4 top teeth, and 9 teeth at the bottom front, also severely stained and etched.
Currently at the age of 62, I have pulled money out of my 401k so that I will be able to chew food for the rest of my life. Though I have not saved a lot of money for retirement, I realize I must eat and other than my disappearing teeth I am healthy. My dentist has told me that just to be able to eat with comfort this is going to cost at least $25,000. I am in the process of growing bone with bone grafts. My 4 remaining top teeth have been ground down to yellow nubs while me tissues are healing and the bone grafts are growing. I have a false veneer over the top 4 yellow nubs to protect them. I place soft food on my tongue and swallow to have nourishment, no chewing is possible. This will be my life for the next 4-6 months while my mouth heals enough for implants and crowns. I feel very fortunate to have a least some money available because I know that others do not have the means for this expensive process. I have spent money on crowns over the years when I could afford them but there have been times when that was not possible.
If there is a lawsuit for this, count me in. The makers AND distributors of these antibiotics should have already stepped up to compensate for this issue! A lawsuit means they will pay much more in legal fees and hopefully for pain and suffering as well! YOU CAN’T EAT MONEY.
During the 1960 and 1970’s we were given tetracycline for every sickness the doctor would give my mother packages of 100 at a time for the eight kids there was we have suffered from brown teeth that fall apart migraines bone and joint problems stomachs and bowel diseases to the point some have had operations heart problems that have had surgery bad eye sight chronic pain in joints hearing problems under developed bladders and much more I would like to know the truth about this drug the health problems are way beyond grey teeth with repeated use
I was given tetracycline in 1964 when I had measles as a child. I was 5 years old. I had perfect baby teeth. When my baby teeth fell out and new teeth came in the enamel were off my teeth. Mt parents took me to numerous dentists to try everything until I was 18 and could finally get capped teeth. I’ve had to get them replaced over the years and then get implants and suffer the big expenses. I now would like to get my bottom teeth done but again it’s going to be a big expense. Someone suggested to me that I should check into see if there was a class action lawsuit due to this medication.
I can’t even explain the mess that Tetraycine has affected my life. I almost died having kidney and bladder surgery. Almost the most well known Doctor in Houston did the first implanting my ureters to by bladder as did not grow with me as I was growing. I was born in 1965, and I had a tone of infections! My teeth were just coming in as I was eight (8) years old. They came in half way and didn’t come out for a YEAR! Then, when they did, they had a huge grove out of my teeth were it decayed as well as the discoloring. So, my teeth suck! They are brittle and break, and I have had numerous root canals! My parents have spent thousands of dollars on my teeth and its still going on as I had a dentist recently look at my teeth and say, “OMG this is some serious stuff”! Well, the money still keeps having to come and I’m out of options! I want all new implants or I’m getting them all removed and get dentures! That’s my last resort…….dentures at my age!!!!! Who would of thought………thanks to that POS drug company that rotted my teeth!
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I was given tetracycline as a kid multiple times from 1965-1970. That medication destroyed my teeth and also gave me Crohns disease that ive battled my whole life. There is no way that company isnt liable for what its done to myself and many babyboomers.
I was given tetracycline when I was 2 years old due to a tumor in my throat. I have lived my whole life being called names and embarrassed about my teeth discoloration. People assume it’s due to poor hygiene. I hate my picture taken, I don’t smile and it has effected my self esteem. I am looking for a current class action suit that I may join or to talk to an attorney about options I may have of suing the makers of this drug. Living with this has been and continues to be hell.
Tetracycline medicine made the inside of my forearms bleed with a discoloration on my skin in that spot. An also the inside of my knees bleed and my head is permanently bald at the top of my head. From taking this medicine an 2008-2009
Multiple dentists have told me through the years my teeth are stained and Malformed from usage of tetracycline used for illness while a young boy in the late 60s early 70s. I have had extensive dental work done and will require much more as I age do to tetracycline effecting proper enamel formation of my teeth. I would greatly like to be part of any class action lawsuits found related to this lifelong shame of hideous teeth.
I’ve been suffering the after effects of tetracycline damage since 1969. No one has EVER been able to sue inventors of tetracycline, victims have never recovered anything from the damage this drug has caused. It’s a shame someone’s life can be ruined due to people we trust to make people well. The guinea pigs of any drug should be reimbursed for the damage any drug causes! No one should have the right to ruin someone’s life and not be held responsible. It should be against the law.
So how do they keep getting away with it?…
My dentist gave me tetracycline back in the 60’s my teeth have always been yellow since then. I got teased a lot when I was young. Can you help me.
I suspect not Laura McKown. I’m sorry for your experience. They got me too and my brother – the drug terrorist of children.
It took a long time for me to fit the pieces of the puzzle together. Here goes…
As a 4 month old infant in December, 1965 I was placed in the hospital because there was an issue with my inner left ear. I was a small child when I began to question why my teeth were all rotted stubs. I was told by my parents that anti-biotics were put into me during my hospital stay for my ear and that nothing could be done about it, that it was a normal reaction.
Then, as soon as I hit puberty, I broke out with cystic acne which lasted for about 15 yers before it finally settled a bit but to this day at age 56, I still get the odd bout of acne and it’s very fustrating to put up with.
In the early 90s’, I visited a new dentist and informed him of my childhood problems with my teeth. He immediately replied, ‘Oh that was tetracycline’. He knew right away from experience what the cause was. Finally, I knew which drug was the culprit but even up till now, I’ve believed there was nothing I could do about this. I’ve always felt I was robbed of a happy childhood. Depression has come and gone and come back again often throughout my life. I’ve suffered all my life because of tetracycline. Has there ever been any lawsuits regarding this awful drug? Is there help for me anywhere? I have a photo of when I was 9 years old that clearly shows how bad my teeth were. It really sucked. I would love to get some payback.
Thank you.
I am a child of tetracycline my teeth are falling apart I am told by the dentist I need about $20,000 of dental work to be done is there any class action or lawsuit or any help that I could get my teeth are falling apart and I’m miserable