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Do you think you are pregnant? Is there a chance you are? If so, see your doctor immediately. Accutane is a black label medication meaning you absolutely 100% cannot get pregnant while you take it. You need to be on two forms of birth control if you are a female of child bearing potential while taking Accutane. Plan B is not a birth control. If you think you are pregnant, see your provider right now. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
Thank you for your question. Accutane is not a drug that is tested during drug tests, but side effects with Accutane may alter other lab results such as liver enzymes and cholesterol. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist regarding Accutane, side effects, and...
10mg is a lower dosage and Accutane has a very short half-life. Meaning the majority of the medication is out of your system quickly. The FDA says females need to not get pregnant for at least 30 days after the last dose. So the best bet at this point is to discuss it with your OB - the dose you...
I find that patients definitely break out far less on their second round of Accutane. Very few of my patients require a second round however. Approximately 95% of my patients get a long term cure with their first round. The key is in the total cumulative dose of isotretinoin (Accutane) they...
