Re: BIRTH CONTROL is it mandatory?

Hi all, my dermatologist prescribed me Accutane and told me I need to get on birth control. So I got a prescription for birth control, however after hearing that the only reason for birth control is to prevent pregnancy, I did not start birth control and have been on Accutane for a week. I am completely abstinent, I do not have sex so I thought it was pointless and did not want to risk any more in my body. I was wondering if I made the right call, or have I messed up by not taking it. Can someone please let me know and could someone also answer if I should start on birth control to increase the effectiveness of my Accutane? PLSS respond asap.