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Re: accutane From: anonymous@obgyn.net Tue, 4 Apr 2000 13:46:27 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: anonymous: "Re: mini-period/spotting...Dr. Marchbein.." Previous message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: home birth" In reply to: Keli: "accutane" At Tue, 4 Apr 2000, Keli wrote: > >I am thinking about starting to take Accutane for my acne and I have >been >> informed that you cannot get pregnant while on the drug because of the >high >> risk for birth defects. My question is, could my taking this drug now >> increase my chance for birth defects if I were to get pregnant months or >> years from now. In other words, can the risk for birth defects be a >> long-term side effect or is the risk eliminated once you stop taking the >> drug? Any information you could provide would be appreciated. There appears to be no increased risk, even for conceptions within days of discontinuing the drug, though it would be prudent to wait for 60 days or so before conceiving. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG Clarksville, TN This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. Next message: anonymous: "Re: mini-period/spotting...Dr. Marchbein.." Previous message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: home birth" In reply to: Keli: "accutane"

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