Retin-A

Retin-A (tretinoin) is a drug efficient in controlling and preventing outbreaks of acne provided that you are applying it as prescribed. If you have sunburn, eczema, abnormally high white blood cell count or any other conditions that may potentially affect the success of your treatment, let your doctor know about it before asking him for a prescription. The following mild side effects are sometimes reported by people taking Retin-A: sensitivity to sunlight, peeling, warmth or stinging, skin irritation, and redness. It can be easier for you to get sunburned when using Retin-A, so make sure you always wear protective clothes and apply sunscreen when staying outside for a long time. Although an overdose of Retin-A is not expected to produce life-threatening effects, some of them can be quite unpleasant and serious. The following symptoms of an overdose are supposed to be reported to your local emergency center: dizziness, discomfort, clumsiness, peeling, stomach pain, headache, flushing, and excessive redness. In that case you shouldn’t apply any more of Retin-A until your health care provider says it’s okay. Do not share this medication with other people and store it in some place where it will not be accessed by other people.