Accutane

["Before taking this medicine", "Accutane can cause miscarriage, premature birth, severe birth defects, or death of a baby if the mother takes this medicine at the time of conception or during pregnancy Even one dose of isotretinoin can cause major birth defects of the baby's ears, eyes, face, skull, heart, and brain Never use Accutane if you are pregnant or able to become pregnant.", "For Women: Unless you have had your uterus and ovaries removed (total hysterectomy) or have been in menopause for at least 12 months in a row, you are considered to be able to get pregnant You must have 2 negative pregnancy tests before you start taking Accutane, before each prescription is refilled, right after you take your last dose, and again 30 days later All pregnancy testing is required by the iPLEDGE program.", "You must agree in writing to use two specific forms of birth control beginning 30 days before you start taking Accutane and ending 30 days after your last dose Both a primary and a secondary form of birth control must be used together.", "Primary forms of birth control include:", "\\\\ntubal ligation (tubes tied) \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nvasectomy of the male sexual partner \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nan IUD (intrauterine device) \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nestrogen-containing birth control pills (not mini-pills) and\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nhormonal birth control patches, implants, injections, or vaginal ring.\\\\n", "Secondary forms of birth control include:", "\\\\na male latex condom with or without spermicide \\\\n\\\\n\\\\na diaphragm plus a spermicide \\\\n\\\\n\\\\na cervical cap plus a spermicide and\\\\n\\\\n\\\\na vaginal sponge containing a spermicide.\\\\n", "\\\\n\\\\n", "Stop using Accutane and call your doctor at once if you have unprotected sex, if you quit using birth control, if your period is late, or if you think you might be pregnant If you get pregnant while taking isotretinoin, call the iPLEDGE pregnancy registry at 1-866-495-0654.", "Not having sexual intercourse (abstinence) is the most effective method of preventing pregnancy.", "You should not use Accutane if you are allergic to isotretinoin.", "To make sure Accutane is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:", "\\\\ndepression or mental illness \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nasthma \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nliver disease \\\\n\\\\n\\\\ndiabetes \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nheart disease or high cholesterol \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nosteoporosis or low bone mineral density \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nan eating disorder such as anorexia \\\\n\\\\n\\\\na food or drug allergy or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nan intestinal disorder such as inflammatory bowel disease or ulcerative colitis.\\\\n", "Do not breastfeed.", "Not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.", " Accutane pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail)", "How should I take Accutane?", "Take Accutane exactly as prescribed by your doctor Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.", "Each prescription of Accutane must be filled within 7 days of the date it was written by your doctor You will receive no more than a 30-day supply of Accutane at one time.", "Always take Accutane with a full glass of water Do not chew or suck on the capsule Swallow it whole.", "Follow all directions about taking Accutane with or without food.", "Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time Your acne may seem to get worse at first, but should then begin to improve.", "You may need frequent blood tests.", "Never share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.", "Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light."]