%0 Journal Article
%T Patients' perceptions of isotretinoin, depression and suicide--a qualitative study
%J Australian family physician
%D 2005
%A Magin, Parker
%A Adams, J.
%A Heading, Gaynor
%A Pond, Dimity
%A Smith, W.
%V 34
%N 9
%P 795-797
%X BACKGROUND: Isotretinoin is an effective acne medication. The evidence for it causing depression and suicide, although widely publicised, remains uncertain. METHODS: Twenty-six semi-structured interviews with patients with acne were coded and subjected to thematic analysis. RESULTS: Isotretinoin was perceived to be effective but dangerous. The most well known adverse effects were depression and suicide. DISCUSSION: The overemphasis of serious psychological adverse events in patients might discourage the use of isotretinoin by those who might benefit from it.
%G 
%I Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
%@ 0300-8495
%U http://dx.doi.org/