Targretin (bexarotene) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Targretin (bexarotene)
uncontrollable migraine headaches, severely raised cholesterol, stomach pain, loss of sexual activity
I was also told I might not ever be able to have kids after taking this, when I took this, it was still in the test stages and I had to sign a waiver, it helped clear the psoriasis, but it is not worth it at all.
TARGRETIN (BEXAROTENE): Bexarotene is used to treat skin problems from a certain type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma-CTCL). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of these cancer cells. Bexarotene belongs to a class of drugs called retinoids (drugs related to vitamin A). (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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