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Targretin (bexarotene) capsules are used to treat the skin problems arising from a disease called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, or CTCL. Your doctor must supervise the use of Targretin capsules.<\/p>'; globalFooter+='

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Do not take Targretin^{®<\/sup> capsules if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant.<\/strong><\/p>';
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Targretin^{®<\/sup> capsules may harm your fetus (unborn baby). You should contact your doctor immediately if you believe or suspect you are pregnant while you are taking Targretin^{®<\/sup> capsules and until one month after you stop taking Targretin^{®<\/sup> capsules.';
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If you are capable of becoming pregnant, you must have a pregnancy test within one week before you start Targretin^{®<\/sup> capsule therapy and monthly while you are taking, confirming you are not pregnant.
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You must use effective contraception (birth control) continuously starting one month before beginning treatment with Targretin^{®<\/sup> capsules until one month after you stop taking Targretin^{®<\/sup> capsules. It is strongly recommended that two reliable forms of contraception be used together. At least one of these two forms of contraception should include condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, IUDs, or spermicides.';
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If you are male and your partner is pregnant or capable of becoming pregnant, you should discuss with your doctor the precautions you should take.'; globalFooter+=' <\/div>'; globalFooter+='
Do not take Targretin capsules if you are allergic to this medicine or retinoid medications (for example: Accutane^{®<\/sup> [isotretinoin], Soriatane^{®<\/sup> [acitretin], Tegison [etretinate], Vesinoid^{®<\/sup> [tretinoin])^{‡<\/sup>.<\/p>';
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Targretin capsules can greatly increase blood levels of lipids (triglycerides and cholesterol) and these levels must be monitored and, if elevated, treated.<\/p>'; globalFooter+='
Targretin capsules can cause an underactive thyroid and periodic blood tests will be needed to detect this. Medication to control the condition may be necessary.<\/p>'; globalFooter+='
Before you start to take this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, have or previously had an inflamed pancreas, are breastfeeding, are taking gemfibrozil (Lopid^{®<\/sup>)* a medicine to reduce high triglyceride cholesterol levels in the blood, or are taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex^{®<\/sup>)^{†<\/sup>.<\/p>';
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Your skin may become more sensitive to sunlight while taking this medicine. Minimize exposure to sunlight and do not use a sunlamp.<\/p>'; globalFooter+='
The most common side effects with Targretin capsules are increase in blood lipids, headache, weakness, underactive thyroid, decreased white blood cells and diarrhea. <\/p>'; globalFooter+='
* Lopid^{®<\/sup> (gemfibrozil tablets, USP) is a registered trademark of Warner-Lambert Company LLC.
^{†<\/sup> Nolvadex^{®<\/sup> (tamoxifen citrate) is registered trademark of AstraZeneca UK Limited.
^{‡<\/sup> Accutane^{®<\/sup> (isotretinoin) and Vesanoid^{®<\/sup> (tretinoin) are registered trademarks of Hoffmann-La Roche.
^{‡<\/sup> Tegison (etretinate) is a trademark of Hoffmann-La Roche.
^{‡<\/sup> Soriatane^{®<\/sup> (acitretin) is a registered trademark of Stiefel Laboratories, Inc.<\/p>';
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