Targretin and Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub) - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub) is reported as a side effect among people who take Targretin (bexarotene), especially for people who are 30-39 old, also take Lidex, and have Eczema.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub) when taking Targretin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,056 people who have side effects when taking Targretin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Targretin?

Targretin has active ingredients of bexarotene. eHealthMe is studying from 1,064 Targretin users. Check the latest studies of Targretin.

What is Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub)?

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub) is found to be associated with 202 drugs and 453 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub).

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 30, 2026

1,056 people reported to have side effects when taking Targretin.
Among them, 12 people (1.14%) have Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub).

Could Targretin cause Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub)?

Among these 12 people:

What is the age of people who have Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub) when taking Targretin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Targretin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub)? *

Weight Loss: 12 people, 100.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 100.00%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 12 people, 100.00%
Joint Swelling: 12 people, 100.00%
Joint Range Of Motion Decreased (disease of joint movement): 12 people, 100.00%
Joint Pain: 12 people, 100.00%
High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 100.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 12 people, 100.00%
Head Injury: 12 people, 100.00%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 12 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 12 people, 100.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub):

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub) (202 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub):

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dub) (453 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on bexarotene (the active ingredients of Targretin) and Targretin (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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