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Acne drug drove our boy to suicide

Sep 20 2005

By Mary Murtagh, Liverpool Echo

THE family of a "happy and cheerful" Liverpool student who hanged himself, today blamed a controversial acne drug for his death. David Roberts, 21, of Ravenna Road, Allerton, was found in woods near his home four months after being prescribed Roaccutane for a skin complaint. The acne treatment has been blamed for suicides worldwide and its side-effects can include: * Mood swings * Depression * Suicide attempts Story continues ADVERTISEMENT The Liverpool Community College student's parents believe their son was a victim of Roaccutane and want a full investigation into the drug. At an inquest yesterday, a link between the drug and his death on February 4 was ruled out. But afterwards his parents Anne and Fred Roberts said: "What has happened to us and our family is the most devastating and heartbreaking experience any family can endure. David was a truly amazing young man who had so much to look forward to. "There are other families worldwide who have suffered. We believe this cannot go on. There are too many people suffering adverse reactions." Mr Roberts was prescribed a 16-week course of Roaccutane after his GP referred him to the dermatology department at Broadgreen Hospital. He was warned of the possible side-effects, the inquest heard.

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