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Are All Oral Contraceptive Pills Ok for the IPledge Requirement to Prescribe Isotretinoin?

asked 1 year ago by Kilometers in Mesa, AZ
Latest answer by Emily Altman, MD
Question viewed 204 times
Tags: birth control, combination

Does it matter what 'generation' pill you are taking? I'm currently taking a estrogen/progestin combination pill (Zovia).

3 answers to Are All Oral Contraceptive Pills Ok for the IPledge Requirement to Prescribe Isotretinoin?

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All oral contraceptive pills are OK for iPledge as one form of contraception

Pregnancy is the biggest issue with Accutane, as the birth defects for women who get pregnant on Accutane or for two months after Accutane can be very severe. The iPledge program was designed to prevent pregnancies on Accutane. The requirement is two different birth control methods: an oral contraceptive pill or IUD and a barrier method of contraception like a condom, diaphragm, etc. Even if used appropriately the pill has a 2-3% failure rate, therefore the need for a... more
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Some OCPs are not acceptable for IPLEDGE

IPLEDGE is the registry which regulates Accutane to prevent pregnancy while on this medicine. Certain forms of oral contraceptives are not acceptable as a form of birth control. Specifically, oral contraceptives without estrogen (progesterone only mini pills) are not acceptable. Two examples of these are: Ovrette Tablets and Ortho Micronor Tablets.
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You can chose your OC

Any oral contraceptive is fine for iPledge. The use of accutane revolves around iPledge rules. One of these rules is that you use two acceptable forms of contraception. OC's is one form and they do not specify what type. The choice of OC actually still remains between you and your doctor.

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