Scientific Literature Reports on Accutane and Psychiatric Disorders
There are a substantial number of published studies linking Accutane and psychiatric disorders as far back as 1983, less than one year after its release onto the market.
1. Hazan, P.G. et al, Depression a side effect of 13-cis-retinoic therapy. The American Academy of Dermatology 9, 278-279, 1983.
The authors report that 5.5% of patients experienced depressive symptoms while on Accutane,. In the case of one 21 yr. Old man symptoms of depression and forgetfulness were severe enough to cause withdrawl of the drug.