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F, 29yo) ever since i was prescribed tretinoin gel for my acne my gut health has worsened a lot (abdominal distension, urge to go to the bathroom right after i eat, cramping, diarrhea...) is it possible that it is related?

Q: f, 29yo) ever since i was prescribed tretinoin gel for my acne my gut health has worsened a lot (abdominal distension, urge to go to the bathroom right after i eat, cramping, diarrhea...) is it possible that it is related?

: It's quite possibly related. You must notify your prescribing physician of this symptom and get advice &amp; instructions. Black or bloody stools would be very concerning.

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It's quite possibly related. You must notify your prescribing physician of this symptom and get advice & instructions. Black or bloody stools would be very concerning.

Answered 6/29/2023

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A member asked:

F, 29yo) ever since i was prescribed tretinoin gel for my acne my gut health has worsened a lot (abdominal distension, urge to go to the bathroom right after i eat, cramping, diarrhea...) is it possible that it is related?

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