Compare Differin  vs Tazorac
Uses of Differin |
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| | Differin is also known by the generic name Adapalene
USES:
This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Adapalene belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of cells and decreasing swelling and inflammation.
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Uses of Tazorac |
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| | Tazorac is also known by the generic name Tazarotene
USES:
This medication is used to treat psoriasis or acne. It is a retinoid product related to Vitamin A. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells.
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Differin and Tazorac Have 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common |
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Differin Has 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Tazorac |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. Critical Seriousness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. Critical Seriousness - Stinging of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. Critical Seriousness - Scaling of Skin - Skin Scaling is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. |
Tazorac Has 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Differin |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Severe Redness of the Skin - Severe Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. Critical Seriousness - Local Fluid Collection - Localized Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. Critical Seriousness - A Groove in the Skin - Skin Fissure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. Critical Seriousness - Severe Itching - Severe Pruritus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. Critical Seriousness - Skin Discoloration - Dyschromia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. Critical Seriousness - Small Skin Blister - Blistering Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. |
Differin and Tazorac Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common |
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Differin Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Tazorac |
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| | Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. Dry Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. Stinging of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. Scaling of Skin - Skin Scaling is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin but not Tazorac. |
Tazorac Has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Tazorac |
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| | Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac but not Differin. Abnormal Peeling of Skin - Abnormal Desquamation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac but not Differin. Severe Redness of the Skin - Severe Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac but not Differin. Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac but not Differin. Local Fluid Collection - Localized Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac but not Differin. A Groove in the Skin - Skin Fissure is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac but not Differin. Stinging of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac but not Differin. Severe Itching - Severe Pruritus is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac but not Differin. Skin Discoloration - Dyschromia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac but not Differin. |
Differin and Tazorac Treat 4 Conditions in Common |
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| | Acne - Acne Vulgaris is treated by both Differin and Tazorac. |
Differin has 2 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Differin.
Differin Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Sunburn is a contraindication of Differin.
Relative Contraindications
Skin Rash - Rash is a contraindication of Differin. |
Tazorac has 3 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Tazorac.
Tazorac Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications
Pregnancy is a contraindication of Tazorac.
Sunburn is a contraindication of Tazorac.
Relative Contraindications
Skin Photosensitivity - Sun-Sensitive Skin is a contraindication of Tazorac. |
Differin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medication may be harmful if swallowed.
Tazorac - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe redness/irritation/peeling at application site.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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