Posted by dreaman on January 16, 2004, at 19:13:58
Could the RETIN-A I have taken for almost 4 (for acne) have caused my depression/ADD(inattentive)/social-anxiety. I would say over the last few years my depression has gone from non-existenxt to absolutely crippiling. I have basically become a total hermit, not calling back friends and staying in bed most of the day. I can sleep for 14 hours a day if allowed. The reason why I have only reciently become aware that Retin-a might be causing my problems is its similarity to Accutane which is associated with suicidal depression. Is accutane/retin-a also associated with cognitive problems like brain fog and short term memory problems? Also digestive problems and irratable bowl?
Has anyone also had similar symptoms after taking Retin-a or Accutane? After stopping the medication did these symptoms go away? How long did it take to get better?
Does anyone know of any good soures where I could learn more about the specific effects of accutane and or Retin-a on the brain. Specifically how neurochemically accutane/Retin-a/high dose vitamin A induces depression, such as decreasing Serotonin or Dopamine or causing brain inflammation/neuronal death. Have their been any scientific studies. How similar is this medication induced depression to normal depression. Would it help to get on somekind of Depression Med or not?
I would really really appreciate any info anyone could give me!!! I
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