Comparing Clobetasol Topical vs Targretin
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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 |
Prescribed for Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma. Targretin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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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. |
9.5
For Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma: Diagnosed 2A/B MF 7/27/11. Prescribed 7 Targretin as initial dose- but put on gemfizibrol at same time. BAD MOVE. Crashed with triglycerides at 4600 ouch. ceased immediately - but without 'stepping off'. Developed huge water blisters on every patch and plaque- clobestasol for healing on p/pl. reduced to 3- too low-- increased to 4. Very steady progress for 17 mos; but personal stress relapsed to more patches. increased Targretin to 5- slept for 3 months until I was 'level' again. All patches are gone. All plaques are gone. My skin looks 'lightly tanned'- but in a reverse pattern, haaa. It gave me my life 'back' as far as MF can let it. I wish I would have started it the MOMENT I was diagnosed. For Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma: Medicine takes time but it works great. |
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Side Effects |
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See the full clobetasol topical side effects document. |
See the full Targretin side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all clobetasol topical prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Brand Names |
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| Clobevate, Clobex, Clodan, Cormax, Cormax Scalp, Dermovate, Embeline, Embeline E, Impeklo, Impoyz, Olux, Olux-E, Temovate, Temovate Emollient, Tovet View more |
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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 |
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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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 44 drugs are known to interact with clobetasol topical:
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A total of 512 drugs are known to interact with Targretin:
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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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First Approval Date |
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December 27, 1985 |
December 29, 1999 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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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)