Isotretinoin and delay in periods please HELP

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hello i have been taking isotretinoin for about 4months 20mg daily once

but usually my period never gets delayed i always get in on time or 2-3 days before

but last month i got delayed by 14days

even this month i still didn't get it its been a week

is delay in periods a side effect of isotretinoin??

please help me with this

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  • Posted

    Yes it can be a side effect. As soon as Isotretinoin is stopped your periods should go back to normal. For this reason alone sometimes women dont like taking this drug. If you are sexually active make sure you have reliable contraception while you are taking it.

    • Posted

      thank you i m relieved now as u said its a side effect i will talk to my doc about it .

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