A member asked:

Hello, i'm currently taking 600 mg lithium/day and have been having trouble with acne.how can i treat it? taking several other meds that don't fit her

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Acne topical creams: I recommend starting with topical acne prescriptions which may include benzoyl peroxide, a topical antibiotic, or a retinoid such as Retin A, (tretinoin) Differin, or Tazorac or in combination. If not effective, oral antibiotics may be used and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is not listed as a major caution he tetracyline antibiotics may affect the blood level of lithium and should be used with caution.

Answered 9/28/2016

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