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Trifarotene Side Effects

The most commonly reported side effects of trifarotene include erythema, skin burning sensation, and acne, based on 171 FDA adverse event reports from 2020 to 2025. 5.8% of reports found the drug to be ineffective.

Trifarotene side effects

Percentages show how often each reaction appears relative to total reports for trifarotene.

1
Erythema16.4%28
2
Skin Burning Sensation9.9%17
3
Acne9.4%16
4
Dry Skin8.8%15
5
Urinary Retention8.8%15
6
Skin Exfoliation8.2%14
7
Mydriasis8.2%14
8
Skin Irritation7.6%13
9
Drug Ineffective5.8%10
10
Vision Blurred5.8%10
11
Skin Hyperpigmentation5.3%9
12
Product Use In Unapproved Indication5.3%9
13
Off Label Use4.7%8
14
Pain Of Skin4.1%7
15
Pruritus4.1%7

These are voluntary reports and do not establish that trifarotene caused these reactions.

Report severity

23.4%Serious40 reports
4.7%Hospitalizations8 reports
1.2%Fatal2 reports

Seriousness is determined by the reporter, not by OpenClaim.

Trifarotene drug interactions

Other drugs that appear in adverse event reports alongside trifarotene. Drugs flagged as a suspected cause appear in the first column. Drugs taken at the same time but not suspected appear in the second.

Also suspected

1
Cetirizine-hydrochloride7.0%12
2
Glycopyrronium-tosylate6.4%11
3
Dupilumab5.8%10
4
Benzoyl-peroxide2.3%4
5
Sodium-oxybate2.3%4
6
Calcium-oxybate1.8%3
7
Magnesium-oxybate1.8%3
8
Potassium-oxybate1.8%3
9
Minocycline-hydrochloride1.2%2
10
Acetaminophen1.2%2
11
Buspirone-hydrochloride1.2%2
12
Losartan-potassium1.2%2
13
Adapalene1.2%2
14
Isotretinoin1.2%2
15
Doxycycline1.2%2

Taken alongside

1
Spironolactone12.9%22
2
Albuterol11.7%20
3
Sumatriptan9.4%16
4
Bupropion9.4%16
5
Montelukast-sodium9.4%16
6
Phenazopyridine-hydrochloride8.8%15
7
Clindamycin8.2%14
8
Fluticasone8.2%14
9
Ergocalciferol4.7%8
10
Cephalexin4.1%7
11
Minocycline-hydrochloride3.5%6
12
Hydroxyzine3.5%6
13
Ethinyl-estradiol3.5%6
14
Tretinoin2.9%5
15
Amphetamine2.9%5

Co-occurrence in adverse event reports does not establish a drug interaction. Patients often take multiple medications, and these lists reflect prescribing patterns rather than causal relationships. Consult a healthcare provider about potential drug interactions.

Who reports trifarotene side effects

44.4% of trifarotene adverse event reports involve female patients and 5.8% involve male patients. The largest age group is adult at 79%. These figures reflect who reports side effects, not underlying risk.

Sex

Female44.4%
Male5.8%
Unknown49.7%

Age group

< 20.0%
2–111.6%
12–1714.8%
18–6478.7%
65+4.9%

What is trifarotene used for

Conditions and purposes for which patients were taking trifarotene when the adverse event was reported.

AcneAcneAcne CysticProduct Used For Unknown IndicationPigmentation DisorderProduct Used For Unknown IndicationPsoriasisRashRespiration AbnormalRosaceaSkin HyperpigmentationSebaceous HyperplasiaSkin DiscolourationSkin HyperpigmentationSkin Reaction

Trifarotene brand names and reporting trend

Trifarotene is sold under the brand name Aklief.

Brand names

Aklief24

Quarterly reports (20202025)

2020202220242025

An upward trend reflects increased FAERS reporting overall, not necessarily increased risk.

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