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Does isotretinoin affect when your periods start when on dianette?

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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No it does not: It does not affect when your period starts. The birth control pill does that.

Answered 7/26/2015

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A member asked:

Does isotretinoin affect when your periods start when on dianette?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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