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Retin-A (Tretinoin Topical) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



Adverse Reactions

The skin of certain sensitive individuals may become excessively red, edematous, blistered, or crusted. If these effects occur, the medication should either be discontinued until the integrity of the skin is restored, or the medication should be adjusted to a level the patient can tolerate. True contact allergy to topical tretinoin is rarely encountered. Temporary hyper- or hypopigmentation has been reported with repeated application of RETIN-A. Some individuals have been reported to have heightened susceptibility to sunlight while under treatment with RETIN-A. To date, all adverse effects of RETIN-A have been reversible upon discontinuance of therapy (see Dosage and Administration Section).



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED RETIN-A SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Retin-A. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Retin-A side effects / adverse reactions in 45 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-17

Patient: 45 year old female weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)

Reactions: Protein Urine Present, Dizziness, Headache, Albumin Urine Present

Suspect drug(s):
Retin-A
    Dosage: ndc# 011448848a
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Acne
    Start date: 2010-01-01
    End date: 2011-08-01

Retin-A Micro
    Dosage: ndc# 011448848a
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Acne
    Start date: 2011-09-06
    End date: 2011-10-08

Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Aspirin; Bioessence Dietary Supplement



Possible Retin-A side effects / adverse reactions in 45 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-28

Patient: 45 year old female weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)

Reactions: Protein Urine Present, Dizziness, Headache, Albumin Urine Present

Suspect drug(s):
Retin-A
    Dosage: ndc# 011448848a
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Acne
    Start date: 2010-01-01
    End date: 2011-08-01

Retin-A Micro
    Dosage: ndc# 011448848a
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Acne
    Start date: 2011-09-06
    End date: 2011-10-08

Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Bioessence Dietary Supplement; Aspirin



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2013-06-29

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