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By Susan | Mar 19, 2001

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Answered by Alan Rockoff, MD

Pregnancy AFTER Accutane

My dermatologist has recently recommended Accutane for my acne. I know that pregnancy isn't safe during the course of treatment. My question is this: Are there any (even remote) risks of birth defects after conclusion of the treatment? And also how long should we wait to become pregnant after the treatment is over? Thanks.

Tags: Pregnancy, Acne, Dermatology, Dermatologist, none, treatment

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Alan Rockoff, MD

Mar 19, 2001

No, none, no risks at all. The reason is that Accutane does not stay in the body. Recommendations are to avoid pregnancy for 1 month after stopping the drug.

Good luck.

Dr. Rockoff

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Aug 28, 2008

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