What the U.S. requirement means
The restricted U.S. iPLEDGE program addresses the risk of pregnancy exposure during isotretinoin treatment.
Confirm your pregnancy-potential category, pregnancy-test schedule, and pregnancy-prevention method with your iPLEDGE prescriber.
The abstinence option
This option means no penis-vaginal sexual contact with a partner who could cause pregnancy for one month before, during, and one month after treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Accutane patients need birth control?
No. U.S. contraception requirements apply to patients who can get pregnant. Patients who cannot get pregnant still receive counseling about the risk and program requirements.
Can abstinence count instead of birth control?
Yes, for patients who can get pregnant, a commitment to abstinence can replace two birth-control methods for the specified treatment window.