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Gentlementalmen · 20-02-2008, 06:54 AM

i went on roaccutane for about 8 months last year. at that point i hadnt been diagnosed with depression yet [even though i did have it at that point], so they let me go on it without a fuss.

i did notice that i cut a lot more when i was on it, but i dont think it had any more effects. apparently it decreases the amount of serotonin in your brain, which is pretty much the happy chemical...

apart from that, i've never had another pimple since. it really boosted my confidence and self-esteem, which really helped.

so yeah. sorry im not much help....

20-02-2008, 06:54 AM	#5
Gentlementalmen Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia I am currently:	i went on roaccutane for about 8 months last year. at that point i hadnt been diagnosed with depression yet [even though i did have it at that point], so they let me go on it without a fuss. i did notice that i cut a lot more when i was on it, but i dont think it had any more effects. apparently it decreases the amount of serotonin in your brain, which is pretty much the happy chemical... apart from that, i've never had another pimple since. it really boosted my confidence and self-esteem, which really helped. so yeah. sorry im not much help....