Comparing Tazorac vs Tretinoin
| Tazorac (tazarotene) | Tretinoin |
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| Tazorac (tazarotene) | Tretinoin |
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. Tretinoin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Tazorac (tazarotene) | More about Tretinoin | ||||||||||||||||
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Tazorac has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 38 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Tretinoin has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Tazorac prices |
View all Tretinoin prices |
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| Other tazarotene brands include: Arazlo, Avage, Fabior |
N/A |
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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18 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
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 Tazorac:
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A total of 179 drugs are known to interact with Tretinoin:
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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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June 13, 1997 |
November 22, 1995 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** 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.
Further information
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