Clascoterone Topical Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 5, 2024.

Applies to clascoterone topical: topical application cream.

Precautions

It is important that your doctor check your or your child's progress at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to use it. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.

If your condition does not improve or if it become worse, check with your doctor.

Skin reactions including local skin irritation including itching, burning, skin redness or peeling, dryness, scaling, or stinging can occur when you use this medicine.

This medicine may cause adrenal or pituitary gland problems. Check with your doctor right away if you have darkening of the skin, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, loss of appetite, mental depression, nausea, skin rash, unusual tiredness or weakness, or vomiting.

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, you should avoid skin products that can dry or irritate the skin. Some examples are:

• Skin products that cause sensitivity to the sun, such as those containing spices or limes.
• Skin products containing a large amount of alcohol, such as astringents, shaving creams, or after-shave lotions.
• Skin products that are too drying or abrasive, such as some cosmetics, soaps, or skin cleansers.

Serious side effects

Along with its needed effects, clascoterone topical may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking clascoterone topical:

Other side effects

Some side effects of clascoterone topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to clascoterone topical: topical cream.

Metabolic adverse events

• Common: Elevated potassium levels
• Frequency not reported: Hyperkalemia^[Ref]

Genitourinary

• Frequency not reported: Polycystic ovaries, amenorrhea^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Very common (10% or more): Erythema/redness (12.2%), scaling/dryness (10.5%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Edema, pruritus, skin atrophy, stinging/burning, striae rubrae, telangiectasia^[Ref]

Endocrine

• Common: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression^[Ref]

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Further information

Clascoterone topical side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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