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Why Do I have to use birth control if I take Accutane?
My dermatologist said that I have to take Accutane. I don't have sex and I don't plan on having sex.I'm 18, I'm not going to be pregnant anytime soon, but the iPledge booklet and doctor says that you need birth control?????? Is it required to use birth control pills if you're a virgin?? Please tell me! thanks.
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Short answer to your question: Yes, you need to take this medication if you want to take Accutane. That is the simple long and short answer to that.
The following information on Accutane was taken from the Website drugs.com. The following is the URL to the page:
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You need to go to this page and read the information contained on it as there is much more than I copied.
In brief if you are of child bearing age? Which you are. You must agree to take birth control medication. This medication can cause severe birth defects if you become pregnant. Because you are of child bearing age you must take birth control medication. Even women who have had their tubes ties, because their is still a chance of pregnancy, must agree to birth control if they are going to take this medication. Also regular pregnancy test will be given by your doctor to insure you are not pregnant while you are taking this medication.
Important information about Accutane
Accutane can cause severe, life-threatening birth defects. Never use Accutane if you are pregnant.
Women of child-bearing potential must agree in writing to use two specific forms of birth control and have regular pregnancy tests before, during, and after taking isotretinoin.
Accutane is available only under a special program called iPLEDGE. It is dangerous to try and purchase Accutane on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States.
Do not take vitamin supplements containing vitamin A while you are taking isotretinoin. Do not donate blood while taking Accutane and for at least 30 days after you stop taking it.
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