Comparing Bexarotene vs Clobetasol Topical
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Prescribed for Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma. bexarotene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis, Eczema, Dermatological Disorders, Lichen Planus, Lichen Sclerosus, Psoriasis. May also be prescribed off label for Anal Itching, Cutaneous T-cell... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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9.5
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9.0
For Psoriasis: It works because it has steroids. Steroids reboot the immune system. Steroids can also cause problems so use as little as possible. .. you will figure it out. |
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Side Effects |
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See the full bexarotene side effects document. |
See the full clobetasol topical side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all bexarotene prices |
View all clobetasol topical prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Targretin | Clobevate, Clobex, Clodan, Cormax, Cormax Scalp, Dermovate, Embeline, Embeline E, Impeklo, Impoyz, Olux, Olux-E, Temovate, Temovate Emollient, Tovet View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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7 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 512 drugs are known to interact with bexarotene:
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A total of 44 drugs are known to interact with clobetasol topical:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 29, 1999 |
December 27, 1985 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Psoriasis: I found the clobetasol works very well for my psoriasis ( in a weeks time)