Targretin and Nausea and vomiting - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nausea and vomiting is reported as a side effect among people who take Targretin (bexarotene), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prilosec, and have Mycosis fungoides.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nausea and vomiting 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 Nausea and vomiting?

Nausea and vomiting is found to be associated with 3,700 drugs and 5,744 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nausea and vomiting.

On Jul, 16, 2026

1,056 people reported to have side effects when taking Targretin.
Among them, 12 people (1.14%) have Nausea and vomiting.

Could Targretin cause Nausea and vomiting?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Targretin when they have Nausea and vomiting? *

What is the gender of people who have Nausea and vomiting when taking Targretin? *

female: 54.55 %
male: 45.45 %

What is the age of people who have Nausea and vomiting when taking Targretin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Targretin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nausea and vomiting? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 58.33%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 4 people, 33.33%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 33.33%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 3 people, 25.00%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 3 people, 25.00%
Fever: 3 people, 25.00%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 3 people, 25.00%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 3 people, 25.00%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 2 people, 16.67%
Paranasal Sinus Hypersecretion: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Mycosis Fungoides (lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) become malignant (cancerous) and affect the skin): 3 people, 25.00%
Pancreatic Carcinoma (pancreatic cancer): 1 person, 8.33%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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