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Is isotretinoin 20 mg capsule affect in pregnancy. I'm 8 weeks pregnant and it was unplanned pregnancy, and I was on acne treatment I took isotretinoin 20 mg capsule ever alternate days till my pregnancy confirmed. Is this pregnancy recommendable or should I terminate it.
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It is safe don't worry about it.
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Isotrentinoin is not advisable in pregnancy. estimated 20%?35% risk for congenital defects in infants exposed to the drug in utero, With this information talkk to your Gynecologist and decide. In future before planning pregnancy consult Gynecologist
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Isotretinoin is very harmful for baby as it can cause serious birth defects. So meet your doctor and get ultrasound done for cardiac activity and further tests.
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