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Accutane and Psychiatric disorders

Result of checking the interaction of drug Accutane and disease Psychiatric disorders for safety when used together.

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Accutane <> Psychiatric disorders
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of retinoids, primarily isotretinoin, has been associated with causing depression, psychosis and rarely, suicidal ideation. Therapy with retinoids should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting psychiatric conditions or depression. In addition to withdrawal of therapy, evaluation and follow-up may be necessary in affected patients.

References:
  • "Product Information. Accutane (isotretinoin)." Roche Laboratories, Nutley, NJ.
  • "Product Information. Soriatane (acitretin)." Roche Laboratories, Nutley, NJ.
Accutane

Generic Name: isotretinoin

Brand Name: Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret, Absorica, Myorisan, Zenatane

Synonyms: n.a.

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