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Compare CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN (Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2% and Tretinoin 0.025%) and CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2% (Clindamycin Phosphate and Tretinoin Gel 1.2%/0.025%) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2% and Tretinoin 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 tretino...
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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
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 13 Reddit discussions
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN
0%
positive
4 threads
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2%
56%
positive
9 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
4 Reddit threads analysed for CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
2 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I'm a 25 year old otherwise healthy male that has recently come down with a rash (see pictures here: http://imgur.com/a/572Fs). I came down with the flu this past Monday night. My fever was 102, I had chills, body aches, headache, and sore throat. By Tuesday night I noticed I was developing several
Please bear with me, this is very long and formatting may be off. TL;DR is at the bottom of this post. I (37f, 5’3, 110 lbs, causasion) have had several health concerns in recent years that remain unresolved/undiagnosed and am looking for input/advice on how to go about finding answers. Current Med
(I'm posting this on behalf on my sister) 36F, 5'3" 120lbs Caucasian. Complaint of facial rash for several months. No itching/burning. It looks kind alike acne. I will post a pic in comments if I can figure out how to do that. I will say she is a daily make-up user if that helps. Also, mysel
I am 19F approx 5'6 in height and weigh around 50kgs. I occasionally smoke and drink. I have been recently prescribed Tretinoin cream 0.025% as I suffer from hormonal acne and have severe scarring from previous acne breakouts. Further, I have been an avid user of clear gel a Clindamycin phosphate
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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
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN and CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2% 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.
Both medications are approved for See full prescribing information. When two drugs treat the same condition, the choice between them often depends on the patient's medical history, other medications, tolerability, and prescriber preference.
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN carries 2 FDA warnings. CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2% carries 2 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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