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Does Accutane® cause violent behavior? While there is very little evidence pointing toward a link between Accutane® and violent behavior, there is a small possibility that Accutane® could have been a contributing factor in a limited number of cases of violent behavior; most of these cases involved people who had a preexisting mental health condition, such as Bipolar Disorder.

Accutane® and Bipolar Disorder

In one study from the United States, nine out of ten patients taking Accutane® who also had Bipolar Disorder were found to have significant worsening of mood symptoms; some of those 9 had suicidal ideation.

Accutane® and Psychosis

Amongst the severe side effects reportedly associated with taking Accutane® is psychosis. Psychosis is an abnormal mental state or disconnect with reality that may include hallucinations. Several studies have been conducted to gather all of the evidence of reports linking Accutane® to psychosis, and the results at this point are inconclusive.

Accutane® and Depression

There is, however, slightly stronger evidence that Accutane® may contribute to depression. Signs and symptoms of depression include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable
• Changes in appetite (eating more or less than normal for the person in question)
• Weight loss/gain
• Changes in sleep patterns (sleeping more or less than normal for the person in question)
• Anger or irritability
• Low energy
• Sadness or “the blues”
• Anxiety
• Trouble focusing/concentrating
• Unexplained aches and pains
• Thoughts of dying or committing suicide

What You Can Do

If you suspect that you or someone you know committed a violent act in part because of taking Accutane®, you may wish to speak to the physician who prescribed the medication about side effects you may have experienced; please note that because the other risks associated with taking Accutane® are so great, it has been pulled from the market and is no longer available for prescription.

There are many Accutane® lawsuits that are in process at this time, and you may also wish to contact an attorney regarding any violence and/or injuries that have occurred.

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