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Does ADAPALENE Cause Acne? 40,188 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 40,188 reports of Acne have been filed in association with ADAPALENE (Differin). This represents 22.2% of all adverse event reports for ADAPALENE.

40,188
Reports of Acne with ADAPALENE
22.2%
of all ADAPALENE reports
0
Deaths
7
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Acne From ADAPALENE?

Of the 40,188 reports, 7 (0.0%) required hospitalization, and 1 (0.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Acne Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Acne is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for ADAPALENE.

What Other Side Effects Does ADAPALENE Cause?

Drug ineffective (52,181) Dry skin (46,228) Skin burning sensation (42,360) Erythema (38,965) Skin irritation (26,669) Skin exfoliation (21,882) Inappropriate schedule of product administration (16,473) Rash (15,709) Overdose (13,263) Pain of skin (12,654)

What Other Drugs Cause Acne?

AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (31,405) AVOBENZONE\HOMOSALATE\OCTINOXATE\OCTISALATE\OXYBENZONE (2,679) DUPILUMAB (1,305) ADALIMUMAB (1,227) LEVONORGESTREL (1,212) UPADACITINIB (1,203) INFLIXIMAB (946) TOFACITINIB (915) ETANERCEPT (847) ISOTRETINOIN (678)

Which ADAPALENE Alternatives Have Lower Acne Risk?

ADAPALENE vs ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE ADAPALENE vs ADCETRIS ADAPALENE vs ADDERALL ADAPALENE vs ADEFOVIR ADAPALENE vs ADEFOVIR DIPIVOXIL

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