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Does tazarotene cream interact with other medications?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
The doctor who prescribes tazarotene cream for you should know if you are taking certain types of medications that may increase your skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet light. These medications include: tetracycline, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, sulfonamide antibiotics, thiazide diuretics and phenothiazines.

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