TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2005//
TI  - Patients' perceptions of isotretinoin, depression and suicide--a qualitative study
JO  - Australian family physician
A1  - Magin, Parker
A1  - Adams, J.
A1  - Heading, Gaynor
A1  - Pond, Dimity
A1  - Smith, W.
SP  - 795
EP  - 797
VL  - 34
IS  - 9
N2  - 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.
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SN  - 0300-8495
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -