What to Expect from Treatment with Targretin gel

If you are using Targretin gel for CTCL, you may wonder what to expect. Some things to keep in mind:

• Targretin gel takes time to work.
• You may respond in weeks. Some people who use Targretin gel respond in the first several weeks.
• You may respond in months. For most patients the best response to treatment is seen after several months or more.
• You may want to stop. Don’t stop at the first sign of improvement unless your physician instructs you to. More improvement may come.
• Not everyone will respond to treatment with Targretin gel. Discuss your treatment plan with your healthcare professional.
• When to stop. Your doctor should determine when your treatment with Targretin gel may be stopped.