Drug Interactions between isotretinoin and tretinoin topical
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- isotretinoin
- tretinoin topical
Interactions between your drugs
tretinoin topical ISOtretinoin
Applies to: tretinoin topical and isotretinoin
Using ISOtretinoin together with tretinoin topical may increase skin irritation. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Retinoic acid derivatives
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'retinoic acid derivatives' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'retinoic acid derivatives' category:
- isotretinoin
- tretinoin topical
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.