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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.
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.
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.
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:
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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