Possible Side Effects of Treatment with Targretin gel

All medications have side effects. Ask your doctor any questions you have. This includes concerns about side effects.

These are the most serious and/or most common side effects of Targretin gel that you should discuss with your doctor:

While using Targretin gel, you may experience some local effects such as redness, itching, burning, irritation, scaling, and pain at the area of application.
In clinical trials, the majority of these effects were mild or moderate, but some patients did experience more severe rash, itching, irritation, and inflammation.
A few patients discontinued treatment due to these types of effects. Should these or other effects become troublesome to you, consult your health care provider. He or she can provide information on how to manage these effects.

All medications have side effects. You should call your physician regarding any questions or concerns you may have when using Targretin gel.