IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR ISOTRETINOIN (GENERIC ACCUTANE): Isotretinoin (Accutane) must not be used by patients who are or may become pregnant. There is an extremely high risk that severe birth defects will result if pregnancy occurs while taking Isotretinoin (Accutane) in any amount, even for short periods of time. Potentially any fetus exposed during pregnancy can be affected. There are no accurate means of determining whether an exposed fetus has been affected. Read more about serious warnings and safety info.
Eligible patients may be prescribed Accutane branded Isotretinoin or its bio-equivalent generic versions depending on pharmacy selection, insurance coverage, and pharmacy stock. The physician overseeing treatment will determine which medications (or substitutions) may be most appropriate.