Benzoyl Peroxide Topical: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Using Benzoyl Peroxide Topical
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using benzoyl peroxide topical?
 | Do not use benzoyl peroxide topical while you are also using tretinoin (Altinac, Avita, Renova, Retin-A, Tretin-X). Using these medications together could cause severe skin irritation. |
 | FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. |
 | It is not known whether benzoyl peroxide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
| Last updated: | February 20, 2008 |
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