Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Tazorac  Tazorac has 12 Side Effects total
6 are Life Threatening
9 Occur Most Frequently
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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Tazorac has 6 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - A Groove in the Skin - Skin Fissure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tazorac Critical Seriousness - Local Fluid Collection - Localized Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tazorac Critical Seriousness - Severe Itching - Severe Pruritus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tazorac Critical Seriousness - Severe Redness of the Skin - Severe Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tazorac Critical Seriousness - Skin Discoloration - Dyschromia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tazorac Critical Seriousness - Small Skin Blister - Blistering Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tazorac |
Tazorac has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | A Groove in the Skin - Skin Fissure is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac Abnormal Peeling of Skin - Abnormal Desquamation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac Local Fluid Collection - Localized Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac Severe Itching - Severe Pruritus is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac Severe Redness of the Skin - Severe Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac Skin Discoloration - Dyschromia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac Stinging of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tazorac |
Tazorac Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Tazorac has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Tazorac has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Tazorac has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Tazorac has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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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. |
Tazorac has 9 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Avage 0.1 % Topical Cream
Tazarotene 0.05 % Topical Cream
Tazarotene 0.05 % Topical Gel
Tazarotene 0.1 % Topical Cream
Tazarotene 0.1 % Topical Gel
Tazorac 0.05 % Topical Cream
Tazorac 0.05 % Topical Gel
Tazorac 0.1 % Topical Cream
Tazorac 0.1 % Topical Gel
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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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