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Posted by Dr. Bob on March 4, 2004, at 22:48:02
In reply to Accutane depression fallout -- living with it, posted by Doug Saving The Team on March 3, 2004, at 22:02:45
> Hi,
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> I just had a thread before and answered my questions fully on AD's. Now, a very serious issue I hope some people here share experiences with or expertise.
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> I was on Accutane as a junior in high school. I'm a soph in college now. When I came off of it, I had terrible withdrawal, to the point of being unable to get out of bed or walk more than a couple steps without becoming too exhausted or overcome with emotion. What I would like to know, frankly, is this:
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> If you know of any people or have conjectures about said reactions causing permanent brain impairment, to the extent that I may not be able to function in the capacity that I could prior to the Accutane? Are such life altering impacts possible from a medication that is basically a superintense concentrated form of Vitamin A?
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> The reason for my asking is that I have ruled out AD's causing my poor performance in college. The only two remaining possibilities are: (1) a permanent impact as a result of the Accutane disaster; or (2) I busy myself with the fun parts of college and otherwise have not managed my time well enough to provide for enough in order to do well in classes.
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> I take this issue very seriously. Thank you for your well considered responses.
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> Most sincerely,
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> Doug
Posted by adam canada on March 5, 2004, at 16:54:22
In reply to Re: Accutane depression « Doug Saving The Team, posted by Dr. Bob on March 4, 2004, at 22:48:02
hi. my severe depression is all due to accutane. how i wish i could be the person i once were.
now i been through 12+ meds and hitting the bottom of the barrel. i am desperate for help as what kept me somewhat functional for almost 2 years is now not working. increasing my paxil is what i am planning to do now. and see doctors soon.
i also get what most people dont... very hot pains in my head. which come worst when depression is worst.
Posted by linkadge on March 5, 2004, at 18:00:58
In reply to accutane ruined my life, posted by adam canada on March 5, 2004, at 16:54:22
Acutaine works by essentially drying the skin and brain of certain oils and fats. I admittedly know little but this is what I do understand.
Acutane may precipitate depression by depleting not only the skin of oils, but also the brain.
I have read an artical (which I will try to locate) which notes marked improvement in acutane induced depressive symtpoms after treatment with omega 3 fatty acids. You can get these fats in the form of fish oil, salmon oil supplements available at a pharmacy or health food store.
Take around 1 gram of EPA and 1 gram of DHA. Different products vary in their content of these fats so calculate using the label.
You may notice improvement in a month, but if your brain is depleated then full effect may take longer.
Please this is not baffoonery, try taking fish oil, it is very beneficial to the body and brain.
Best of LuckLinkadge
Posted by Doug Saving The Team on March 5, 2004, at 22:11:27
In reply to accutane ruined my life, posted by adam canada on March 5, 2004, at 16:54:22
Wow, that is terrible.
So this drying the brain of oils... does that have any impact on the functioning of the brain itself in terms of long term impact such as loss of capacity to function at its peak?
I feel your pain, Adam. I can completely relate. So now that you have been going through this, have you managed to function up to your expectations or up to what you could have done prior to accutane? I certainly think that I could be performing a lot better right now had I not been subjected to the awful effects of Accutane. I hope other Accutane sufferers share their experiences and insight in this area on this thread. This is a tremendous pain and burden no one should ever bare.
Respectfully
Doug
Posted by adam canada on March 7, 2004, at 0:53:04
In reply to Re: accutane ruined my life, posted by Doug Saving The Team on March 5, 2004, at 22:11:27
i used to feel so pleasant... enjoying life and things were nice. accutane then just ruined everything. i am not able to function as well. not even close. and certain hobbies may never return and i am more of a damn dufus! I used to be so brilliant! i used to amaze people with my knowledge and intelligence. now i am... just some person who is messed up. it is hard to even remember how things really were before. except that they were joy filled years. ones i would never experience on the same level ever again. i sure hope docs give me dexedrine. one of the few things to really help me.
Posted by Doug Saving The Team on March 16, 2004, at 23:49:04
In reply to Re: accutane ruined my life, posted by adam canada on March 7, 2004, at 0:53:04
Hey Adam,
I can't believe how similar we are in our thinking. Though I was thinking more along your lines for about a year after the Accutane thing. Now my outlook has gotten better.
If you would, I would like to take our discussion of this serious matter off the board and exchange messages via email. My email is "[email protected]". I would appreciate hearing from you so we can share and learn from our experiences.
Respectfully,
Doug
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