Comparing Differin vs Tazorac
| Differin (adapalene) | Tazorac (tazarotene) |
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| Differin (adapalene) | Tazorac (tazarotene) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Acne. Differin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Tazorac is a topical retinoid that may be used for the treatment of acne or psoriasis. Itching, burning, stinging, dryness and flaking, and skin redness are the most common side effects reported... View more |
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| More about Differin (adapalene) | More about Tazorac (tazarotene) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Differin has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 347 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Tazorac has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 38 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Differin side effects |
View all Tazorac side effects |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other adapalene brands include: Plixda | Other tazarotene brands include: Arazlo, Avage, Fabior | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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51 hours |
18 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 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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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 12 drugs are known to interact with Differin:
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A total of 12 drugs are known to interact with Tazorac:
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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. |
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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May 31, 1996 |
June 13, 1997 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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.
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