My son started taking this drug at the age of 17. It worked well at the esthetic level.He was a good boy, a sportsman, a good student and he worked the weekend. Shortly after stopping the treatment he started to change: he was lying, seemed lost, he stole a lot of money from us... 12 years later we still can’t understand him and he doesn’t even know who he is anymore. Is it possible that this drug completely changed our son by causing a mental disorder? He recently told me about this treatment and was trying to find out what was happening to him. Can somebody help us please?
Accutane - My son started taking this drug at the age of 17. It worked well at the esthetic He was a
Question posted by Marjolau on 11 Feb 2023
Last updated on 11 February 2023
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"Isotretinoin (Accutane) has been associated with psychiatric disorders and symptoms beyond depression and psychosis in some cases."
Source: National Library of Medicine
I suggest your son seeks for professional help from a Psychiatrist.
Thank you very much for your time this is really apreciated! Have a wonderful day!
You are welcome and have a great day.
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