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Pregnancy Safety Precautions

6 Pregnancy Safety Precautions You Shouldn't Ignore

March 2, 2012

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Ditch the Accutane

If you've been taking Accutane (also sold as Amnesteem, Claravis, and Sotret) to treat severe acne, it's time to stop. It's been linked with birth defects, including mental retardation, brain malformations, heart defects, and facial abnormalities. Additionally, taking the drug significantly increases your risk for miscarriage, premature delivery, and infant death.

Ditch the Accutane

If you've been taking Accutane (also sold as Amnesteem, Claravis, and Sotret) to treat severe acne, it's time to stop. It's been linked with birth defects, including mental retardation, brain malformations, heart defects, and facial abnormalities. Additionally, taking the drug significantly increases your risk for miscarriage, premature delivery, and infant death.

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