Absorica and Stress and anxiety - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Stress and anxiety is reported as a side effect among people who take Absorica (isotretinoin), especially for people who are female, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Myorisan, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Stress and anxiety when taking Absorica. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,544 people who have side effects when taking Absorica from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Absorica?

Absorica has active ingredients of isotretinoin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 2,556 Absorica users. Check the latest studies of Absorica.

What is Stress and anxiety?

Stress and anxiety is found to be associated with 3,543 drugs and 5,489 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Stress and anxiety.

On Jun, 12, 2026

2,544 people reported to have side effects when taking Absorica.
Among them, 45 people (1.77%) have Stress and anxiety.

Could Absorica cause Stress and anxiety?

Among these 45 people:

How long have people been on Absorica when they have Stress and anxiety? *

What is the gender of people who have Stress and anxiety when taking Absorica? *

female: 56.1 %
male: 43.9 %

What is the age of people who have Stress and anxiety when taking Absorica? *

What are other drugs people take besides Absorica? *

What are other side effects people have besides Stress and anxiety? *

Depression: 12 people, 26.67%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 6.67%
Pain: 3 people, 6.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 6.67%
Feeling Abnormal: 3 people, 6.67%
Pyogenic Granuloma (small, raised, red bumps on the skin): 2 people, 4.44%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 2 people, 4.44%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 4.44%
Panic Disorder: 2 people, 4.44%
Paranoia (psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur): 2 people, 4.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rosacea (a skin condition that causes facial redness): 1 person, 2.22%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 2.22%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 1 person, 2.22%
Birth Control: 1 person, 2.22%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on isotretinoin (the active ingredients of Absorica) and Absorica (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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