What forms of birth control are NOT acceptable for the iPLEDGE Program?
You cannot use the following forms of birth control while you are taking isotretinoin. They do not give enough protection even when used with a second form of birth control. • Birth control pills without estrogen (progesterone-only mini-pills) • IUD Progesterone T • Female condoms • Natural family planning (rhythm method) or breastfeeding • Fertility awareness • Withdrawal • Cervical shield • What if the primary forms of contraception are contraindicated for the patient? The patient should discuss this issue with her gynecologist. • Please explain the data entry requirements for contraception. The primary method of contraception entered into the system by the prescriber and patient must match each month. Advise patients that if they have incorrectly entered their contraceptive method and they receive a message, from the system, to contact their prescriber, the patient can go back into the system and re-enter the correct information regarding their contraceptive method. • What happens i
