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Will The Intake Of Sotret For Acne By My Husband During Conception Prove Harmful To The Baby?
I am 4 weeks pregnant my husband is on sotretisotretinoin drug for last 2 months I am 30 yr female. I am 4 weeks pregnant.My husband is using sotret(isotretinoin) drug for acne for past 2 months.Can this cause birth defects in baby?should I continue or teminate this pregnancy?
Wed, 25 Jan 2012
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Isotretinoin has not shown adverse effects on sperm in studies. It won't cause any trouble to your baby unless you are on the drug. Have a safe and beautiful pregnancy.
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Isotretinoin has not shown adverse effects on sperm in studies. It won't cause any trouble to your baby unless you are on the drug. Have a safe and beautiful pregnancy.
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