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Hi doc, ive been using tretinoin - stieva-a for a month now, do u think it will be safe if i change it to adapalene plus clindamycin?
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Yes: both tretinoin and adapalene are in the same class of medications ("retinoids") with similar side effects (redness, peeling) that vary with dose strength. Changing should be safe.
Answered 3/9/2015
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