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Grisesofulvin,is it safe when trying to father a pregnacy,what are it effects on sperm & what's the time of withdrawal before fathering a pregnacy?

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Griesofulvin: Male patients should be off griesofulvin for 6 months before trying to father a child according to EPocrates, a medical app.

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No..: It is said that griseofulvin can induce sperm abnormalities; you should abstain from fathering a child- during therapy and for 6 month afterwards.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 7/20/2014

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A member asked:

Grisesofulvin,is it safe when trying to father a pregnacy,what are it effects on sperm & what's the time of withdrawal before fathering a pregnacy?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Dr Maes agreed

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