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Re: Accutane and Pregnancy

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 21:01:08 -0500 (CDT)


At Thu, 26 Oct 2000, KG wrote: >
>How long should I wait to get pregnant after taking Accutane for 5
>months? I was told by my doctor that 3 months was long enough to wait,
>however I am a little nervous.

Check back with him/her on that.

Also, are there any cases of birth >defects linked to the mother having taken Accutane BEFORE getting
>pregnant?

Yes. It remains in the system for a while. I do not remember how long and I don't have anything here at home that has that information.

RDB

Thanks.

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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