Acne Drug Depression Warnings Highlight Need for Expert Care

Despite new label warnings of a possible side effect of depression, isotretinoin is still the drug of choice for treating severe, recalcitrant nodular or inflammatory acne. The new warning is outlined.

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 1998-04, Vol.279 (14), p.1057-1057
Main Author: Lamberg, Lynne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acne
Acne Vulgaris - drug therapy
Depression - chemically induced
Drug therapy
Humans
Isotretinoin - adverse effects
Keratolytic Agents - adverse effects
Mental depression
Side effects
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Summary:Despite new label warnings of a possible side effect of depression, isotretinoin is still the drug of choice for treating severe, recalcitrant nodular or inflammatory acne. The new warning is outlined.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.279.14.1057-JMN0408-2-1