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Accutane is tetratogenic in pregnancy. All patients on Accutane need to be on birth control for the duration of therapy and 1 month after. The Accutane product monograph states "Females of childbearing potential should not become pregnant during therapy or for 1 month following discontinuation of isotretinoin. Upon discontinuation of treatment, females of childbearing potential should have a pregnancy test after their last dose and again one month after their last dose." Thus, women who have taken Accutane for acne may start to plan a pregnancy 1 month post treatment with Accutane ensuring they have started folic acid 3 months prior to conception.
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...
