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Compare CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2% (Clindamycin Phosphate and Tretinoin Gel 1.2%/0.025%) and ISOTRETINOIN (Isotretinoin) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Clindamycin Phosphate and Tretinoin Gel 1.2%/0.025% · Retinoid
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Clindamycin : [See Microbiology ( 12.4 ).] Tretinoin : Although the exact mode of action of tretinoin is unknown, current evidence suggests that topical tr...
Approved for
Isotretinoin, Accutane, Absorica · Retinoid
How it works
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Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 24 Reddit discussions
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2%
56%
positive
9 threads
ISOTRETINOIN
27%
positive
15 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
9 Reddit threads analysed for CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2%
Overall Sentiment
Slightly positive
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
38 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
# The Standard Stuff **PICTURES:** [https://imgur.com/a/tEs5g50](https://imgur.com/a/tEs5g50) **INFO:** * *Weight:* 160 lb * *Sex:* Male * *Height:* 5’9” * *Dosage:* (it's complicated, explanation in below section) * 10 mg/day for 3 months * 30 mg/day for 1 month * 40 mg/day for 1 month
*Behind the redness is something even greater* \- **"BE YOU"** ​ * BIO - Desi lad , living away from the extremities of mega metro cities and serving as a doctor in SATAN's ass (Rajasthan), as it occured that the first and only girl i tried to propose in my 24 yrs of lifespan turned out t
**Acne+Comedones:** Alright so the main things that help with acne and comedones are Salicylic acid, Clindamycin Phosphate,Benzyl Peroxide,Retinoids (adapalene,Tretinoin,Tazarotene),Azelaic acid and Isotretinoin/Accutane. I'll explain em down below when to use each active but keep your expectations
Hello! I had my first meeting with a dermatologist about a week ago for mild-moderate acne that I've struggled with since puberty (I'm now in my early twenties). He prescribed me Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 1.2%/5%, Spironolactone 50mg, and Arazlo 0.045%. He mentioned that the Ara
Hello, ​ I'm feeling very overwhelmed since starting tretinoin and could use some advice. ​ For background, I'm 26 and have had acne on my face, chest, and back since I was 13. I have tried various topicals, including clindamycin phosphate, benzoyl peroxide, and sodium sulfacet
I (30f) have questions lol. This might be long but please bear with me. I’ve suffered from cystic acne, black heads, pustules, nodules, white heads.. you get it, almost my whole life. I had finally gotten it under control over the last couple of years using: * Murad salicylic gel cleanser * Murad
I recently started to see a new dermatologist of whom prescribed me a completely new medication routine. I was taking clindamycin 1% once in the morning, and tretinoin .025% once at night, with cetaphil gentle skin cleanser before each medication application and varicream lite lotion after to moistu
Hi everyone! I have been using Biacna gel (0.025 tret + 1.2% clindamycin phosphate) for almost 4 months now. Its going pretty well and I see a difference in the amount of time it takes my acne to go away so I know its working. But I also know that clindamycin is an antibiotic and you can develop re
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15 Reddit threads analysed for ISOTRETINOIN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
3 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Good evening, We own and operate a state licensed body piercing facility. From a dermatologist perspective, we want to know which medications or skin conditions we should look for during our piercing client intake. Currently, we deny clients if we see these: \*Medications: Accutane/isot
First of many questions to come, apologies in advance. I’m a newer provider constantly trying to better myself. But yeah I’m curious what you guys do to screen for psoriatic arthritis. Our clinic is pretty high volume so not a lot of time. I typically ask about finger, knee, and heel pain, as well a
I'm aware that ["the use of oral isotretinoin for the treatment of acne may result in altered triglyceride, AST and ALT levels."](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22714752). But I still pine to lower my ALT level. On Jun. 20 2018, my dermatologist ordered a blood test, which was flawless. My (bas
Hey everyone, I’m a software engineer and I’ve been working on something for the acne community that I genuinely think could help a lot of people. I built a website and platform focused on making Accutane and isotretinoin treatment easier, simpler, and more affordable for people struggling with acne
I’m currently on 20mg isotretinoin (Accutane) and have been on it four around five months now. I’ve had eczema my entire life, but it has never gotten this severe. I apply Cetaphil moisturiser cream every night and morning, followed by 1% Dermaid. I occasionally take antihistamines such as Telfast t
Hey all. My husband has adult onset acne and it is brutal. He's been trying topicals from the dermatologist for months, including retinol and special face and body washes, and has seen virtually no improvement. He made an appointment but can't see his derm until December so in the meantime I'm aski
Hi fellow Redditors, I am struggling with psoriasis for the past 10 years and am only 22 years old. I have tried various treatments such as isotretinoin, ayurvedic, homeopathic medicine, etc., but nothing seems to work. My psoriasis only gets worse every winter. I was wondering if anyone has had exp
Hello! I'm developing a **mobile/web application** aimed at supporting Isoterinoin (Accutane) patients' progress and dermatologists throughout the treatment journey. Form link: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoSthUR3Wauv3Vlt8GVWsqL7oLe55KZ3wLvv5ZuoNir-7iUw/viewform?usp=sf\_link](https://
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Both CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2% and ISOTRETINOIN belong to the Retinoid class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients. CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2% is administered via Topical, whereas ISOTRETINOIN uses Oral. Route of administration can affect onset of action and patient adherence.
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2% carries 2 FDA warnings. ISOTRETINOIN carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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