A patient complains that she has been experiencing severe acne for the past few months. She was administered several oral medicines for treating her acne. However, the acne still persisted. Which of the following needs to be taken along with Accutane?

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If the acne continues to persist, the patient may be administered Accutane along with Birth Control. Accutane (isotretinoin) is nearly always effective in severe acne, but use is limited by adverse effects, including dryness of conjunctivae and mucosae of the genitals, chapped lips, arthralgias, depression, elevated lipids, and birth defects.

A Patient Complains That She Has Been Experiencing Severe Acne