Drug interactions
Indapamide + Tretinoin
Severity: Minor
Indapamide and Tretinoin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Thiazide-like diuretics such as indapamide can cause photosensitivity, and tretinoin (especially topical) makes skin more sensitive to sunlight. Sunburn-like reactions are possible, but the clinical consequence is usually limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Indapamide and Tretinoin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Indapamide belongs to Cardiovascular; Tretinoin belongs to Dermatology.
Why it happens
Additive photosensitizing effects on the skin.
What to do
Advise sun avoidance, protective clothing and broad-spectrum sunscreen during treatment. Reduce exposure or adjust the tretinoin regimen if skin irritation occurs.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Indapamide
Other interactions of Tretinoin
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- Omadacycline + Tretinoin Major
- Palovarotene + Tretinoin Major
- Sarecycline + Tretinoin Major
- Tetracycline + Tretinoin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Indapamide with Tretinoin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Indapamide and Tretinoin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Thiazide-like diuretics such as indapamide can cause photosensitivity, and tretinoin (especially topical) makes skin more sensitive to sunlight. Sunburn-like reactions are possible, but the clinical consequence is usually limited.
How serious is the interaction between Indapamide and Tretinoin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise sun avoidance, protective clothing and broad-spectrum sunscreen during treatment. Reduce exposure or adjust the tretinoin regimen if skin irritation occurs.
What other medicines interact with Indapamide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Indapamide with, for example, Adagrasib, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Indapamide page.
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