Tretinoin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Vesanoid
Precautions While Using This MedicineYour doctor should check your progress at regular visits
to make sure that the medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted
effects.
Tretinoin causes fever, headache, tiredness, and weakness in most people
who take it. It is very important that you continue taking
the medicine even if it makes you feel ill
. Your health care professional
may be able to suggest ways to relieve some of these effects. However, if
you develop a very severe headache or a headache that occurs together with
nausea, vomiting, or vision problems, check with your
doctor right away
.
Tretinoin sometimes causes a severe reaction that affects the lungs at
first, but can later spread to other parts of the body. Signs of this reaction
include breathing problems, bone pain, chest pain, and fever. Check with your doctor right away if any of these effects occur during treatment
.
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