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Pregnant Post Accutane: Scared about birth defect.

I had treated with Accutane for 3 months..3 months after stopping this medicine I got pregnant now....But I'm scared about the birth defects of my baby..there is any possibility?

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October 28th, 2016

Pregnant Post Accutane:

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The medication is out of your bloodstream in 30 days from last dose.  Your pregnancy should be fine if you did not get pregnant during this window.  Please be sure to address this issue with your Dermatologist.

Thank you,


Sherry L.H. Maragh, MD
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