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How Are Accutane and Depression Linked?

I don't understand how it is that an acne medication can cause people to get depressed or suicidal. Could someone please explain to me why??? My...

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Can Accutane Be Prescribed to People with Depression/anxiety?

Would a dermatologist prescribe Accutane to someone with mild depression/anxiety? Does Accutane worsen the depression/anxiety symptoms?

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Depression Side Effects from Accutane?

My daughter has previously suffered from MDD. What are the chances that Accutane will trigger another episode?

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Has Anyone Experienced the Severe Depression That Doesn't Go Away, Even 3 + Years Later?

My son took accutane 3 years ago - he has never been the same. He still fights the depression, wild and random thoughts and other side effects that he...

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Not Sure Whether to Go on Accutane or Not?

Hey everyone, I have no idea wheather or not I should go on accurane or not. I have moderate-severe acne, and have tried mincocycline, with no effects...

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1.5 Months Using Accutane and Acne is Almost Gone, But Scars Remain and Are Making Me Depressed?

Iam Using Accutane Since 1 and a Half Month my Acne is Almost Gone but Scars Make Me Depressed and Can Depression Cause Acne?

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