Just wondering because the article doesn't make that clear and I was under the impression that once you're off of it, you're fine.
I was one of those people who talked my dermatologist into prescribing it to me for a few pimples...and after much convincing he was militant about pregnancy tests and birth control.
It takes a special kind of stupid to risk getting pregnant after being told the consequences of taking that drug but I don't think that everyone should be punished because of the low bar that they set.
Best Regards,
According to the WebMD.com website, which I previously linked in post #36, no. WebMD.com says one month; others say three months, but it is not years.
Do not take isotretinoin if you are pregnant or if you could become pregnant during treatment or for one month after you stop taking isotretinoin. Isotretinoin is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that isotretinoin is known to cause severe birth defects in an unborn baby. It can also cause miscarriage, premature birth, or death of the baby. You must take a pregnancy test and have negative results when you and your doctor decide that isotretinoin may be beneficial for your condition. You must have a second pregnancy test with negative results during the first 5 days of the menstrual period right before you start taking isotretinoin. Two reliable forms of birth control must be used at the same time (unless abstinence is the chosen method of birth control or if you have undergone a hysterectomy) for one month before starting treatment with isotretinoin, during treatment with isotretinoin, and for at least 1 month following the end of treatment. You will also be asked to take a pregnancy test on a monthly basis. Your doctor will discuss with you and provide for you a video and written information regarding choices for birth control, possible causes for birth control failure, and the importance of using birth control while taking isotretinoin. If you become pregnant, stop using birth control, or miss your menstrual period, immediately stop taking isotretinoin and notify your doctor.