phoenixx1013 1 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I've been on birth control (Yaz) for about 6 years. I originally went on it during my first course of Accutane and stayed on it for all these years. My acne returned about a year ago and I am currently in my second course of Accutane. I know that I REALLY want to get off of birth control as soon as I'm done with Accutane but I am sooo worried about breaking out since women always say they break out when coming off the pill. I don't want to reverse all of the progress I've made on Accutane Any ladies have any experience with coming off the pill and Accutane at the same time?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfass 0 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I have been off and on birth control for about 9 years and I was worried if I stopped taking the pill when I stopped the accutane that I would get some horrible breakout or something, but my dermatologist wasn't worried and said it would be fine. Anyways I ended my pills right before my accutane finished and I did not get any breakouts up until recently (I ended tane in August). Actually I can't even call it a breakout compared to what I had, but I have been getting the odd blemish here and there and it's pissing me off, but I don't think it's hormonal, as they aren't big and painful and not during time of the month. I think accutane wouldn't "allow" a breakout like your skin can't physically produce a pimple after accutane..at least initially. Even my pimples now a few months later are almost "empty" feeling and go away quite quick. I think it would be the best time to stop the pill because accutane will keep the breakouts at bay, but I don't think you would get any especially on your second course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...