It is a documented side effect and it even states that these can persist even after stopping the drug. For some people yes it has continued and a life long battle. I would advise you to contact your physician!

My son was on accutane for 12months at a low dosage and now has depression symptoms 6 weeks after discontinuing. How long can symptoms last?

I am the same, day 47 and I spend the weekend crying over every little thing and fighting with my partner. I just called my dermatologist and was told I'm to come off roaccutane and she will now never be able to prescribe me it again..here is the huge problem, I don't want to stop and I do not intend to stop, this drug has already in the first month made my skin worse that ever before and is literally only in the last 4 days starting to clear up. I can't risk what I have been told that my skin will get worse if I stop and I won't risk it at this stage. Please some one tell me I'm not wrong to want to stay on the drug, I believe I can power through if I can just get my skin right...help

It's arguably difficult to say whether accutane actually triggers depression itself in a medical sense, or whether those who are affected are borderline depressed from acne anyway. As always, I would say consult your Doctor/Derm if you have any worries about the side effects at all.
 

13 hours ago, jmani2016 said:

Please some one tell me I'm not wrong to want to stay on the drug, I believe I can power through if I can just get my skin right...help

There's no reason you can't, you just have to get into a mindset that allows you to recognise when you are getting down and take steps to prevent those negative thoughts from creeping in. You really need to talk it all though with your derm, and preferably your partner as well. However, if it's really bad please don't put your mental health at risk for this medication, there are alternatives.

On 1/17/2017 at 11:14 PM, Hominid said:

It's arguably difficult to say whether accutane actually triggers depression itself in a medical sense, or whether those who are affected are borderline depressed from acne anyway. As always, I would say consult your Doctor/Derm if you have any worries about the side effects at all.

There's no reason you can't, you just have to get into a mindset that allows you to recognise when you are getting down and take steps to prevent those negative thoughts from creeping in. You really need to talk it all though with your derm, and preferably your partner as well. However, if it's really bad please don't put your mental health at risk for this medication, there are alternatives.

It's not as simple as that. This drug induced depression is not about being strong minded and overcoming it - this is a drug that has has been proved to cause brain damage. it's not just depression - you could become psychotic and end up killing yourself.
Some doctors will tell you this is not true and it's just hearsay. Research Dr Bremner. You can find on youtube somewhere the process/courtroom
situation where many families put their case stories forward regarding wether accutane should be banned. Listen to what the experts say and also the families that have lost loved ones. Look up youtube 'dying for clear skin' google jessie jones and other bright/strong young people that have committed suicide on this drug. An irish Dad hired many experts including DR Bremner to research accutane after his son committed.
suicide. He sued and subsequently won 10,000,000 - he proved that accutane was the cause of his son's death.
Also depression can last for many years one you cease the medication. You only have to research and you will find plenty of scientific information that says this is the case.
Accutane can cause many other longterm side effects like chronic joint pain and sexual and reproductive problems - google accutane and sexual side effects. Just look at 'repairing longterm damage from accutane on this very forum.
If you dermatologist tell you to stop accuatne - LISTEN to him/her!

I'm wondering this as well. I've been on it for 5/6 months so far and just upped my dose; I've been feeling more anxious than usual the whole time I've been on accutane, however the higher dose has definitely intensified these feelings. I'm now experiencing symptoms of depression + have been prescribed an anti-depressant. However, I'm pre-disposed to anxiety/depression and have had these problems before so the accutane is just amplifying them I think. Really hoping that finishing accutane will alleviate this!

If you're experiencing these symptoms, the most important thing is to talk to someone. It's crucial you don't bottle it up/hide it, make sure a family member or friend is aware you're feeling this way and if you feel it's getting worse then definitely get professional help from your dermatologist/GP.

On 1/17/2017 at 4:55 AM, jmani2016 said:

I am the same, day 47 and I spend the weekend crying over every little thing and fighting with my partner. I just called my dermatologist and was told I'm to come off roaccutane and she will now never be able to prescribe me it again..here is the huge problem, I don't want to stop and I do not intend to stop, this drug has already in the first month made my skin worse that ever before and is literally only in the last 4 days starting to clear up. I can't risk what I have been told that my skin will get worse if I stop and I won't risk it at this stage. Please some one tell me I'm not wrong to want to stay on the drug, I believe I can power through if I can just get my skin right...help

Can you speak to a counselor asap? And also try a short term anti-depressant?