Fluocinolone, Hydroquinone, And Tretinoin Topical: What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Fluocinolone Hydroquinone And Tretinoin Topical

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What are the possible side effects of fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical?

Serious side effects are not likely to occur. Stop using fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately if you experience

• an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives);
• darkening of the skin;
• severe or continued skin irritation, blistering, oozing, scaling, or crusting;
• severe burning or swelling of the skin; or
• irritation of the eyes, nose, or mouth.

Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical and talk to your doctor if you experience

• mild to moderate skin redness, burning, stinging, tingling, itching, swelling, dryness, peeling, or irritation;
• increased skin sensitivity;
• rash;
• acne;
• rosacea;
• skin bumps or blisters; or
• the appearance of red lines or blood vessels showing through the skin (telangiectasia).

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

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Last updated:	February 13, 2004