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What psychiatric problems have been reported with acitretin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Depression, worsening depression, anxiety, mood alterations and psychotic disorder have been reported in patients treated with systemic retinoids, including acitretin.

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Acitretin 25mg CapsulesGenus Pharmaceuticals · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 10Document updated 19 April 2024

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