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lbrn1024
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 Posted: 06/30/07 - 19:48 Post subject: Mental changes with Accutane |
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| My son has been on Accutane for 3 months now, the last few weeks (that I actually became aware), he has had mood changes; change in personality and reality and poor judgement. He said he was fine when I would ask, but ended up drinking several beers, then driving his car fast on the freeway at night. He was in an accident and his car was a total loss. He is physically fine, although admits to depression now. He was started on an anti-depressant but won't take because it hurts his stomach which interferes in his job. He is now being somewhat isolated, carrying a lot of guilt because he doesn't know why he made such an uncharacteristic decision and will also be starting to go to counseling. Has anybody else had these types of feelings/action while taking Accutane? His skin has been clearing up very nicely, which has greatly helped his self-esteem. I would like some input as this accident ended up with him being ticketed with a DUI. |
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| Posted: 06/21/08 - 12:09 Post subject: have you wondered |
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Have you ever thought that the accutane has nothing to do with his recent actions?
1) There are thousands of people on accutane and its not like everyone is going berserk.
2)There are millions of people NOT an accutane, that drive drunk, doped, and who knows..
Also, your GP or derm shouldve warned you that while on accutane, it is VERY IMPORTANT not to drink any alcohol, since the enzymes that metabolize it are being used up by the medication, therefore, besides being intoxicated for longer periods, you can really screw up your liver forever.
You cant spend your life blaming other people or things for your own problems. Talk to your son and see whats going on. AND TAKE HIM OFF THOSE ANTIDEPRESSANTS he is too young for that. |
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| Posted: 11/04/08 - 12:24 Post subject: Outrageous |
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Are you even aware of the side effects of Accutane??
Liver diseases, depression, suicide... (and for my part chronical acid reflux)
People DIE from this powerful drug, but there are always some inconcious and ignorant people like you (GP and dermatologist are not excluded from this category) who denies the potential link between the drug and the side effects.
If this pill causes severe damages to a foetus, why wouldn't it cause severe damages to our own body? |
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