Posted by linkadge on March 5, 2004, at 18:00:58
In reply to accutane ruined my life, posted by adam canada on March 5, 2004, at 16:54:22
Acutaine works by essentially drying the skin and brain of certain oils and fats. I admittedly know little but this is what I do understand.
Acutane may precipitate depression by depleting not only the skin of oils, but also the brain.
I have read an artical (which I will try to locate) which notes marked improvement in acutane induced depressive symtpoms after treatment with omega 3 fatty acids. You can get these fats in the form of fish oil, salmon oil supplements available at a pharmacy or health food store.
Take around 1 gram of EPA and 1 gram of DHA. Different products vary in their content of these fats so calculate using the label.
You may notice improvement in a month, but if your brain is depleated then full effect may take longer.
Please this is not baffoonery, try taking fish oil, it is very beneficial to the body and brain.
Best of LuckLinkadge
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