Comparing Tretinoin Topical vs Synalar
| Tretinoin topical | Synalar (fluocinolone) |
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| Tretinoin topical | Synalar (fluocinolone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Photoaging of the Skin, Lichen Sclerosus, Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum, Acne. Tretinoin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Atopic Dermatitis, Lichen Sclerosus, Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis, Seborrheic Dermatitis. Synalar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Tretinoin topical has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 494 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Synalar has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% 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 Tretinoin topical side effects |
View all Synalar side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Altinac, Altreno, Atralin, Avita, Obagi, Refissa, Renova, Retin A Micro, Retin-A, Retin-A and Renova View more | Other fluocinolone brands include: Derma-Smoothe/FS, Derma-Smoothe/FS (Body Oil), Derma-Smoothe/FS (Scalp), Dermotic, Fluonid, Flurosyn, FS Shampoo, Synalar Ointment, Synalar TS View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 Tretinoin topical:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Synalar:
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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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January 26, 1973 |
February 15, 1963 |
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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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