I took roaccutane (accutane in america) three years ago. Since then I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, severe depression and an eating disorder. I had no mental health problems before I took roaccutane.
Has anyone else taken this drug? It's an acne drug, the controversial one that people have commited suicide whilst on it
2007-05-22 14:01:57 · 3 answers · asked by Samantha 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm not taking it anymore, it was a four month course three years ago. But I have read since that it can cause brain damage and continuing mental health issues
2007-05-22 14:07:48 · update #1
I took Accutane for a year when I was 16 years old (5 years ago). I was really depressed and angry all the time when I was on it. Once I got off the drug though, I went back to my old happy self. I haven't had problems with depression since then. There are really bad side effects to the drug though, including suicidal thoughts and suicide.
I hope you have talked to a doctor about this. If not, I would highly suggest it. They might be able to find out what's going on and find some medication or therapy that can help you.
Good luck to you!
2007-05-23 04:39:02 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no way of knowing how much of a hand it had in your anxiety, depression, and ED. A lot of times, problems like this don't surface until a certain age anyway. It's probably best to not worry so much over the cause and stay focused on solutions.
2007-05-22 14:31:40 · answer #2 · answered by garf h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not taken it. But I would suggest that you quit taking it. It's not worth it. Keep your skin clean, eat healthy and be happy.
2007-05-22 14:05:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋