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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.
DD has been on Retin A, Epiduo, Differin, Tazorac, and one other retinoid I can't recall. Also antibiotics Monodox, Keflex and a crazy expensive one Solodyn, which was the most useless. She also has washes with Benzol peroxide, sulfur stuff and I don't know what else. She hasn't been on a topical antibiotic that I can recall. Anyway, I'm going to seek a second opinion as to where she should be headed and wanted to hear others experiences with Accutane. I know they check pregnancy every month, but do you have to be on birth control?[/quote]

Yes, she will have to be on birth control pills.[/quote]

Not true.  I just finished a course of Accutane in December and I did not use BC.  Your daughter will have the [b]option to pledge to abstinence[/b].   As an adult I think it was easier for my doctor to be ok with that decision since I was not in a relationship.  I would be somewhat concerned about hormonal teenagers, but that would be a decision that you two should make.

OP, you didn't mention it above but has your daughter tried BC pills?  Some acne can be controlled through BC pills because the hormones are under control.  If you are worried about the side effects of Accutane and have not tried BC you might want to explore that option first.  She will need to be on BC pills for a few months before she see's a difference. [/quote]

Really?  I had to call an 1-800 line and answer a bunch of questions every month about the forms of birth control I was using and carry a special card to get the drug from the pharmacy.  If your doctor allowed a pledge of abstinence I think he/she was breaking FDA rules. Accutane use is highly controlled because it can cause major birth defects. [/quote]

I'm the PP that just finished a course of Accutane and trust me my doctor was not violating FDA rules - he wouldn't have that option because without iPledge approving my abstinence every month I could not fill my prescription.  Abstinence is an option under the iPledge program but I suspect it is not widely advertised because everyone assumes you will not be able to control yourself and will still have sex during the course of treatment.  When you call the 800# or enter your information every month online it is an option for your primary BC.  You then do not need to select a 2nd form of BC.  As an adult I know I could control myself and not have sex during the treatment period.  If my child ever needs Accutane as a teen they will absolutely take BC.[/quote]

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