Studies on Pregnancies After Accutane Use? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Studies on Pregnancies After Accutane Use?

I have been unable to locate information on the web regarding pregnancies after Accutane. I know of or have heard of several people who say they were not able to get pregnant after Accutane. I don't know their history but they swear it was the Accutane. Have there been any studies regarding pregnancies after Accutane? Waiting period after Accutane? I have read 1 month to 6 months to even 1 year. What is the correct answer or suggestion? I am 37 years old. Thanks.

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Denise in Fresno in Fresno
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Accutane is a teratogenic drug

Accutane, if taken during pregnancy, causes severe birth defects. There is no mechanism whereby Accutane, vitamin A, or any similar retinoid can cause infertility. It is recommended that you wait a menstrual cycle before trying to get pregnant to insure the Accutane is totally out of your blood stream. I have been prescribing Accutane now 25 years and have an entire generation of patients who have had children after taking Accutane earlier.

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Helpless_A 23 Aug 2012
Dr Lupo: is it possible to give a percentage (base on your patients) of healthy babies when the mothers took Accutane during pregnancy? I took 1 pill of 10mg during my 5th week not knowing i was pregnant.. i dont know what to do now
Megan P (Community Manager) 23 Aug 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about your concern. I did want to let you know that this portion of the Q&A is for the community members to discuss the question, and it is unlikely the doctors will see the question you posted. Have you discussed this with you OB/GYN? I would definitely encourage you to do so, if you haven't already.

If you feel comfortable sharing with us what you find out, we would definitely be interested in knowing.

Wishing you the best!

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