What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Sensitivity to the sun or sunburn
-Skin cancer or family history of skin cancer
-Skin conditions or sensitivity
-An unusual or allergic reaction to tazarotene, vitamin A, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
-Medications that may dry your skin, such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid
-Medications that may increase your sensitivity to the sun, such as tetracycline, thiazide diuretics, quinolone antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, and others), phenothiazines (chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, perphenazine, thioridazine, trifluoperazine), and sulfa medications
-Vitamin A supplements
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Talk to your care team if you wish to become pregnant or think you might be pregnant. This medication can cause serious birth defects.
Do not get this medication in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.
Use this medication with caution if you are also using other products with a strong skin drying effect. This may include products with a high alcohol content, astringents, spices, the peel of lime or other citrus, medicated soaps or shampoos, permanent wave solutions, electrolysis, hair removers or waxes, or any other preparations or processes that might dry or irritate your skin. Talk to care team before using these products.
This medication can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths. Avoid weather extremes because they may be more irritating to patients using this medication.