Birth Defects Research From: The Tennessee Tribune | Date: March 2, 2005 | . Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Tennessee TRIBUNE, The
03-02-2005
To prevent birth defects, we need to learn more about their causes. If we
can identify exposures or other factors that may cause or increase the risk
of a baby having a birth defect, we can provide that information to women
who are planning a pregnancy or who are already pregnant. For example, the
prescription acne medication Accutane (Isotretinoin) can cause severe
birth defects if used during pregnancy. Since Accutane (Isotretinoin) is
known to cause birth defects, the package carries clear warnings advising
women of the danger, and reproductive-age women are ...

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