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Can topical retin a (tretinoin) 0.0.4 cause headaches ? i have been on it for a month. have had a very mild headache for 1 week ? i never really get headaches
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Retin A (tretinoin): Topical retin a (tretinoin) can causes headaches. If your have headaches you should stop the medication and call your doctor.
Answered 10/30/2015
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Not likely: The oral tretinoin causes headaches. There is not enough absorption of your product to give headaches. See your dr for diagnosis.
Answered 8/31/2013
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