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What Causes Ight Sensitivity In Eyes And Depression After Taking Isotretonin?

hi, my 17 year old son took isotretonin (generic Accutane) for about 5 months and stopped taking it I believe in September of last year. He has been complaining about increased light sensitivity to his eyes and depression. I am very upset that I allowed him to take this, though it was under a doctors care. DO you think these side effects will ever go away. What should I do?
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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As information given your son is having photophobia and depression.Treating doctor is to be contacted for side effect information.Main precaution is to avoid drug in pregnancy.The treating doctor will be in a better position to advice about the drug complecation.
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What Causes Ight Sensitivity In Eyes And Depression After Taking Isotretonin?

As information given your son is having photophobia and depression.Treating doctor is to be contacted for side effect information.Main precaution is to avoid drug in pregnancy.The treating doctor will be in a better position to advice about the drug complecation.