Posted by djmmm on November 18, 2002, at 7:44:51
In reply to Re: Accutane Model for Depression, posted by oracle on November 17, 2002, at 22:58:13
I believe that isotretinoin has some effect on inhibiting histamine release...I'm not sure if this has any effect on mood (as far as depression/suicide in concerned).
I think the more realistic connection is between severe, painful(cystic) acne and suicide, which can be socially and psychiologically devistating for teens, and the actually physical side-effects of accutane (redness, dry skin, lips, peeling)
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