Topical Retin A and Paxil

JessG · 02-03-2010, 06:29 PM

I was wondering if it's safe to use topical Retin A while on Paxil. I've started using it for all this hormonal acne I've been experiencing, Even though it's topical it is still metabolized through your liver. I have fears that my liver could be damaged from being on Paxil for so long (almost 12 years.) Since I don't have health insurance and I use public health insurance I can't get an appointment unless I'm practically on my death bed. I've been trying to get an appointment for weeks now to no avail. I don't have any signs of a compromised liver (like jaundice) or anything.
I'm just worried because I've been feeling like crap lately. Although I was feeling like this even before I started using the Retin A, which I've only used twice. I've been on this same dose for two months now, could that be the reason?

LCrawford67 · 02-03-2010, 06:49 PM

No interactions between Retin A and Paxil.

It's hard to say why you're feeling this way, but if you're starting to poop out, then it might be beneficial to drop a little.

02-03-2010, 06:29 PM	#1
JessG Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 404	Topical Retin A and Paxil I was wondering if it's safe to use topical Retin A while on Paxil. I've started using it for all this hormonal acne I've been experiencing, Even though it's topical it is still metabolized through your liver. I have fears that my liver could be damaged from being on Paxil for so long (almost 12 years.) Since I don't have health insurance and I use public health insurance I can't get an appointment unless I'm practically on my death bed. I've been trying to get an appointment for weeks now to no avail. I don't have any signs of a compromised liver (like jaundice) or anything. I'm just worried because I've been feeling like crap lately. Although I was feeling like this even before I started using the Retin A, which I've only used twice. I've been on this same dose for two months now, could that be the reason? __________________ Prescribed Paxil in Mar. 1998 for social anxiety 1st attempt to taper in 2002 by 2.5mg drops. Crashed somewhere between 10-15mg "Doc" upped Paxil back to 30mg. 2003-2005: Up and down from 27-35mg(?) Tapering since Dec 2005, from 35mg Stayed at 20mg for ALL of 2008 2/23/09:19.5mg 4/10/09:18.7mg 5/23/09:17.5mg 6/18/09:16.5mg 7/20/09:15.5mg 8/22/09:14.8mg 10/28/09:14.5mg 12/02/09:14.0mg 02/09/10:13.5mg 03/09/10:13.0mg 04/06/10:12.6mg 06/30/10:12.2mg

02-03-2010, 06:49 PM	#2
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 30,253	Re: Topical Retin A and Paxil No interactions between Retin A and Paxil. It's hard to say why you're feeling this way, but if you're starting to poop out, then it might be beneficial to drop a little. __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 *"Whether You Believe You Can, Or You Can't, You Are Right."* ~ Henry Ford

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