Epiduo and Clindesse drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Epiduo (adapalene; benzoyl peroxide) and Clindesse (clindamycin phosphate). Common drug interactions include post procedural complication among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Epiduo and Clindesse. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Epiduo?

Epiduo has active ingredients of adapalene; benzoyl peroxide. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 1,581 Epiduo users. Check the latest studies of Epiduo.

What is Clindesse?

Clindesse has active ingredients of clindamycin phosphate. eHealthMe is studying from 202 Clindesse users. Check the latest studies of Clindesse.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

15 people who take Epiduo and Clindesse together, and have interactions are studied.

Epiduo and Clindesse drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Epiduo and Clindesse, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Post procedural complication
  2. Colitis (inflammation of colon)
  3. Vitamin d decreased
  4. Blood oestrogen decreased
  5. Blood testosterone decreased
  6. Muscle twitching
  7. Progesterone decreased
  8. Withdrawal syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance)
  9. Colitis ulcerative (inflammation of colon with ulcer)
  10. Lyme disease (a bacterial infection that is spread to humans by infected ticks)

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Epiduo and Clindesse, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Post procedural complication
  2. Colitis (inflammation of colon)
  3. Retching (strong involuntary effort to vomit)
  4. Skin irritation
  5. Urethral polyp

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 14 people, 93.33%
  2. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 14 people, 93.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Browse all side effects of Epiduo:

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on adapalene; benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate (the active ingredients of Epiduo and Clindesse, respectively), and Epiduo and Clindesse (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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