Comparing Isotretinoin vs Clindamycin Topical
Isotretinoin | Clindamycin topical |
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Isotretinoin | Clindamycin topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Rosacea, Acne, Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia, Granuloma Annulare, Pityriasis rubra pilaris, Melanoma - Metastatic. isotretinoin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Perioral Dermatitis, Bacterial Vaginosis, Acne. clindamycin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Isotretinoin | More about Clindamycin topical | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Isotretinoin has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 1056 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Clindamycin topical has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 231 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: isotretinoin side effects in more detail. |
See also: clindamycin topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all isotretinoin prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Absorica, Absorica LD, Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Myorisan, Sotret, Zenatane | C/T/S, Cleocin Ovules, Cleocin T, Cleocin Vaginal, Clinda-Derm, Clindacin, Clindacin ETZ, Clindacin P, Clindacin PAC, Clindagel, Clindamax, ClindaReach Pledget, Clindesse, Clindets, Clindets Pledget, Evoclin, Xaciato View more | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
32 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 133 drugs are known to interact with isotretinoin:
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A total of 12 drugs are known to interact with clindamycin 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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First Approval Date | |||||||||
May 07, 1982 |
July 09, 1980 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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