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Does it cause schizophrenia watching porn and using roaccutane at the same time because of the dopamin release of porn and association of it with iso.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Schizophrenia has other causes, although isotretinoin has a host of bad side effects including suicidal tendency. You want to keep the follow-up with your doctor and indulge in activities / sports for better health, good luck

Dr Bansal and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/3/2019

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