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Tretinoin and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with tretinoin.

Moderate

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia)

Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility

tretinoin - hyperlipidemia

A reversible elevation of cholesterol and/or triglycerides has been reported in up to 60% of patients administered tretinoin. Venous thrombosis and myocardial infarction have occurred in patients at low risk for such complications. Therapy with tretinoin should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to hypercholesterolemia and/or hypertriglyceridemia. Clinical monitoring of lipid profile is recommended.

References

  1. "Product Information. Vesanoid (tretinoin)." Roche Laboratories PROD (2001):

Tretinoin drug interactions

There are 157 drug interactions with tretinoin.

Tretinoin disease interactions

There are 2 disease interactions with tretinoin which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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