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Acitretin

387 flagged reaction(s) · 25,318 total co-reports · max PRR 90.4
Important: Reactions below are the flagged terms from this drug’s FAERS report history (min. 3 co-reports per term) — PRR/ROR indicate disproportionality in spontaneous reporting, not causation. Data from FDA FAERS via openFDA. Last recalculated: 2026-09-14.
Reaction Co-reports (a) PRR ROR Signal
1 Affect Lability 198 90.4 94.2 signal
2 Motor Dysfunction 196 85.4 89.0 signal
3 Skin Haemorrhage 279 85.3 90.4 signal
4 Sinus Congestion 220 71.5 74.8 signal
5 Muscle Spasticity 198 70.2 73.1 signal
6 Coordination Abnormal 197 61.5 64.1 signal
7 Respiratory Tract Congestion 215 59.2 61.9 signal
8 Hemiparesis 196 50.3 52.4 signal
9 Sinus Disorder 218 48.1 50.3 signal
10 Sneezing 218 42.6 44.5 signal
11 Eating Disorder 195 39.8 41.4 signal
12 Psoriasis 1,184 39.5 52.0 signal
13 Squamous Cell Carcinoma 68 31.4 31.9 signal
14 Psoriatic Arthropathy 285 30.9 32.7 signal
15 Angina Pectoris 202 30.5 31.8 signal
16 Aphasia 205 29.5 30.7 signal
17 Cystitis 212 28.9 30.1 signal
18 Dysarthria 200 23.1 24.1 signal
19 Skin Exfoliation 372 19.4 21.0 signal
20 Pain Of Skin 109 17.5 17.9 signal
21 Rhinorrhoea 258 17.4 18.3 signal
22 Candida Infection 62 16.1 16.3 signal
23 Oral Candidiasis 46 15.3 15.5 signal
24 Cataract 201 14.7 15.3 signal
25 Arthritis 264 14.5 15.3 signal
26 Hypercholesterolaemia 30 13.6 13.7 signal
27 Scratch 31 13.0 13.1 signal
28 Skin Infection 33 12.8 12.9 signal
29 Skin Lesion 80 12.7 12.9 signal
30 Inflammatory Bowel Disease 28 12.3 12.4 signal
31 Skin Fissures 52 11.9 12.1 signal
32 Synovitis 49 11.8 11.9 signal
33 Brain Oedema 33 11.3 11.4 signal
34 Influenza Like Illness 215 11.3 11.8 signal
35 Vaginal Discharge 26 11.2 11.3 signal
36 Influenza 284 11.0 11.6 signal
37 Therapeutic Product Effect Incomplete 179 11.0 11.4 signal
38 Gastrointestinal Disorder 223 10.9 11.4 signal
39 Transaminases Increased 56 10.9 11.0 signal
40 Localised Infection 61 10.9 11.1 signal
41 Basal Cell Carcinoma 39 10.8 10.9 signal
42 Hepatic Cirrhosis 46 10.7 10.8 signal
43 Hand Deformity 32 10.6 10.7 signal
44 Body Temperature Decreased 24 10.5 10.5 signal
45 Treatment Failure 198 10.5 10.9 signal
46 Drug Ineffective For Unapproved Indication 132 10.3 10.5 signal
47 Dysphagia 222 10.2 10.6 signal
48 Tenderness 24 10.0 10.0 signal
49 Sinusitis 236 9.9 10.4 signal
50 Hepatic Steatosis 42 9.8 9.9 signal
51 Skin Disorder 74 9.6 9.8 signal
52 Secretion Discharge 27 9.5 9.5 signal
53 Sensory Disturbance 35 9.4 9.5 signal
54 Decreased Immune Responsiveness 21 9.3 9.3 signal
55 Chest Discomfort 219 9.3 9.7 signal
56 Gait Inability 71 9.3 9.4 signal
57 Face Oedema 36 9.2 9.3 signal
58 Therapy Partial Responder 32 9.2 9.3 signal
59 Bacteraemia 25 9.2 9.2 signal
60 Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate Increased 23 9.0 9.0 signal
61 Sexual Dysfunction 24 8.9 8.9 signal
62 Muscular Weakness 233 8.9 9.3 signal
63 Scab 23 8.8 8.8 signal
64 Rebound Effect 23 8.8 8.8 signal
65 Rheumatoid Arthritis 226 8.7 9.0 signal
66 Device Related Infection 30 8.4 8.5 signal
67 Drug-induced Liver Injury 59 8.3 8.4 signal
68 Pregnancy 37 7.9 8.0 signal
69 Clostridium Difficile Infection 39 7.8 7.8 signal
70 Tuberculosis 23 7.7 7.8 signal
71 Blood Pressure Increased 273 7.7 8.1 signal
72 Cellulitis 88 7.6 7.7 signal
73 Mouth Ulceration 36 7.4 7.5 signal
74 Nasopharyngitis 316 7.4 7.9 signal
75 Staphylococcal Infection 54 7.1 7.1 signal
76 Palpitations 186 6.9 7.1 signal
77 Sputum Discoloured 15 6.9 6.9 signal
78 Cerebrovascular Accident 263 6.7 7.0 signal
79 Poor Quality Sleep 33 6.7 6.7 signal
80 C-reactive Protein Increased 56 6.7 6.7 signal
81 Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 70 6.6 6.6 signal
82 Skin Discolouration 68 6.4 6.5 signal
83 Drug Exposure During Pregnancy 51 6.4 6.5 signal
84 Therapy Non-responder 64 6.2 6.3 signal
85 Hypertensive Crisis 16 6.2 6.2 signal
86 Pharyngitis Streptococcal 15 6.0 6.0 signal
87 Abscess 22 6.0 6.0 signal
88 Wound 38 5.9 6.0 signal
89 Lymphoma 21 5.9 5.9 signal
90 Glomerular Filtration Rate Decreased 16 5.7 5.7 signal
91 Osteopenia 20 5.7 5.7 signal
92 Confusional State 209 5.6 5.8 signal
93 Therapeutic Product Effect Decreased 57 5.6 5.6 signal
94 Colitis 48 5.5 5.6 signal
95 Product Prescribing Error 30 5.5 5.5 signal
96 Accident 15 5.5 5.5 signal
97 Blood Triglycerides Increased 22 5.4 5.4 signal
98 Hepatitis C 15 5.3 5.3 signal
99 Drug Intolerance 117 5.3 5.4 signal
100 Dermatitis 25 5.2 5.2 signal
101 Pruritus 441 5.1 5.5 signal
102 Arteriosclerosis 11 5.1 5.1 signal
103 Seasonal Allergy 16 4.9 4.9 signal
104 Limb Discomfort 35 4.9 4.9 signal
105 Obesity 18 4.9 4.9 signal
106 Burning Sensation 79 4.9 4.9 signal
107 Musculoskeletal Stiffness 98 4.8 4.9 signal
108 Dysuria 41 4.8 4.8 signal
109 Cough 310 4.8 5.1 signal
110 Pneumonia 357 4.8 5.1 signal
111 Lower Respiratory Tract Infection 49 4.7 4.7 signal
112 Ear Pain 21 4.7 4.7 signal
113 Temperature Intolerance 11 4.7 4.7 signal
114 Vasculitis 12 4.5 4.5 signal
115 Renal Disorder 48 4.4 4.5 signal
116 Liver Function Test Abnormal 30 4.4 4.5 signal
117 Arthropathy 57 4.4 4.5 signal
118 Heart Rate Decreased 36 4.4 4.4 signal
119 Infection 146 4.4 4.5 signal
120 Osteoarthritis 43 4.4 4.4 signal
121 Skin Ulcer 26 4.4 4.4 signal
122 Pyrexia 347 4.3 4.6 signal
123 Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis 15 4.3 4.3 signal
124 Hepatotoxicity 22 4.3 4.3 signal
125 Blood Potassium Increased 16 4.3 4.3 signal
126 Pulmonary Congestion 13 4.2 4.3 signal
127 Inappropriate Schedule Of Product Administration 172 4.2 4.3 signal
128 Diarrhoea Haemorrhagic 9 4.2 4.2 signal
129 Stress 69 4.2 4.2 signal
130 Dry Skin 126 4.1 4.2 signal
131 Diabetes Mellitus 73 4.1 4.2 signal
132 Haematocrit Decreased 19 4.1 4.1 signal
133 Pulmonary Mass 14 4.1 4.1 signal
134 Blood Iron Decreased 11 4.0 4.0 signal
135 Fungal Infection 31 4.0 4.0 signal
136 Contraindicated Product Administered 28 4.0 4.0 signal
137 Erythema 190 4.0 4.1 signal
138 Back Injury 10 4.0 4.0 signal
139 Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 31 4.0 4.0 signal
140 Ligament Sprain 9 3.9 4.0 signal
141 Blister 51 3.9 4.0 signal
142 Hypersomnia 26 3.9 3.9 signal
143 Anxiety 259 3.9 4.1 signal
144 Liver Disorder 40 3.9 3.9 signal
145 Drug Resistance 23 3.9 3.9 signal
146 Malignant Melanoma 12 3.9 3.9 signal
147 Quality Of Life Decreased 12 3.9 3.9 signal
148 Eye Infection 10 3.9 3.9 signal
149 Drug Ineffective 1,170 3.8 4.8 signal
150 Nasal Congestion 52 3.8 3.9 signal
151 Skin Cancer 19 3.8 3.8 signal
152 Tooth Abscess 9 3.8 3.8 signal
153 Therapeutic Response Decreased 53 3.8 3.8 signal
154 Wrong Technique In Device Usage Process 40 3.8 3.8 signal
155 Neoplasm 10 3.8 3.8 signal
156 Blood Pressure Systolic Increased 17 3.8 3.8 signal
157 Peripheral Swelling 133 3.8 3.8 signal
158 Impaired Healing 28 3.7 3.7 signal
159 Caesarean Section 10 3.7 3.7 signal
160 Incontinence 9 3.7 3.7 signal
161 Abortion Induced 8 3.7 3.7 signal
162 Hyperlipidaemia 10 3.6 3.6 signal
163 Tooth Infection 11 3.6 3.6 signal
164 Hypertension 174 3.6 3.6 signal
165 Bronchitis 61 3.5 3.6 signal
166 Respiratory Tract Infection 21 3.5 3.5 signal
167 Fall 268 3.5 3.6 signal
168 Fistula 9 3.5 3.5 signal
169 Pain 490 3.4 3.7 signal
170 Back Disorder 13 3.4 3.5 signal
171 Diverticulitis 22 3.4 3.5 signal
172 Dry Throat 8 3.4 3.4 signal
173 Malaise 345 3.4 3.6 signal
174 Myocardial Ischaemia 9 3.4 3.4 signal
175 Electrolyte Imbalance 9 3.4 3.4 signal
176 Leukocytosis 14 3.3 3.4 signal
177 Restless Legs Syndrome 14 3.3 3.3 signal
178 Madarosis 9 3.3 3.3 signal
179 Rash Erythematous 36 3.3 3.3 signal
180 Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased 19 3.3 3.3 signal
181 Retinal Detachment 7 3.3 3.3 signal
182 Joint Swelling 91 3.3 3.3 signal
183 Gastroenteritis 11 3.3 3.3 signal
184 Hepatic Enzyme Increased 51 3.2 3.3 signal
185 Bursitis 9 3.2 3.2 signal
186 Hypoglycaemia 36 3.2 3.2 signal
187 Drug Eruption 13 3.2 3.2 signal
188 Laryngitis 8 3.2 3.2 signal
189 Wound Infection 8 3.2 3.2 signal
190 No Therapeutic Response 9 3.1 3.2 signal
191 Thrombotic Microangiopathy 7 3.1 3.1 signal
192 Oral Herpes 14 3.1 3.1 signal
193 Osteomyelitis 13 3.1 3.1 signal
194 Ear Infection 19 3.1 3.1 signal
195 Mass 10 3.1 3.1 signal
196 Wheezing 42 3.1 3.1 signal
197 Condition Aggravated 214 3.1 3.2 signal
198 Irritable Bowel Syndrome 15 3.0 3.0 signal
199 Inflammation 36 3.0 3.0 signal
200 Cerebral Infarction 17 3.0 3.0 signal
201 Therapeutic Response Shortened 22 3.0 3.0 signal
202 Eyelid Ptosis 7 3.0 3.0 signal
203 Rash Pruritic 37 3.0 3.0 signal
204 Pruritus Generalised 15 3.0 3.0 signal
205 Sepsis 76 2.9 3.0 signal
206 Blood Pressure Decreased 45 2.9 3.0 signal
207 Drug Effect Incomplete 25 2.9 2.9 signal
208 Local Swelling 12 2.9 2.9 signal
209 Pain In Extremity 200 2.9 3.0 signal
210 Acute Myocardial Infarction 20 2.9 2.9 signal
211 Menstruation Delayed 7 2.9 2.9 signal
212 Asthenia 248 2.9 3.0 signal
213 Arthralgia 272 2.8 2.9 signal
214 Hypercalcaemia 8 2.8 2.8 signal
215 Ovarian Cancer 6 2.8 2.8 signal
216 Intervertebral Disc Degeneration 6 2.8 2.8 signal
217 Pharyngitis 8 2.8 2.8 signal
218 Scar 11 2.8 2.8 signal
219 Urticaria 106 2.8 2.8 signal
220 Leukaemia 6 2.8 2.8 signal
221 Glycosylated Haemoglobin Increased 16 2.7 2.8 signal
222 Contusion 61 2.7 2.8 signal
223 Osteonecrosis 21 2.7 2.7 signal
224 Rectal Haemorrhage 27 2.7 2.7 signal
225 Hepatitis 16 2.7 2.7 signal
226 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 22 2.7 2.7 signal
227 Fatigue 483 2.7 2.9 signal
228 Injection Site Bruising 49 2.7 2.7 signal
229 Vomiting 289 2.7 2.8 signal
230 Oropharyngeal Pain 57 2.7 2.7 signal
231 Dyspepsia 60 2.6 2.7 signal
232 Internal Haemorrhage 7 2.6 2.6 signal
233 Toothache 11 2.6 2.6 signal
234 Neoplasm Malignant 40 2.6 2.6 signal
235 Joint Range Of Motion Decreased 8 2.6 2.6 signal
236 Eyelid Oedema 7 2.6 2.6 signal
237 Headache 372 2.6 2.7 signal
238 Hypothermia 6 2.6 2.6 signal
239 Polyneuropathy 7 2.5 2.5 signal
240 Gamma-glutamyltransferase Increased 13 2.5 2.5 signal
241 Blood Creatinine Increased 38 2.5 2.5 signal
242 Folliculitis 6 2.5 2.5 signal
243 Dry Eye 28 2.5 2.5 signal
244 Gastric Ulcer 11 2.5 2.5 signal
245 Ventricular Extrasystoles 6 2.5 2.5 no signal
246 Skin Burning Sensation 41 2.5 2.5 signal
247 Herpes Zoster 33 2.5 2.5 signal
248 Product Use Issue 107 2.5 2.5 signal
249 Skin Reaction 8 2.5 2.5 signal
250 Ulcer 9 2.4 2.4 signal
251 Lymphadenopathy 20 2.4 2.4 signal
252 Cyst 7 2.4 2.4 signal
253 Joint Injury 12 2.4 2.4 signal
254 Discomfort 34 2.4 2.4 signal
255 Nausea 441 2.4 2.6 signal
256 Mobility Decreased 40 2.4 2.4 signal
257 Product Use In Unapproved Indication 136 2.4 2.4 signal
258 Hair Colour Changes 7 2.4 2.4 signal
259 Injection Site Haemorrhage 44 2.4 2.4 signal
260 Product Administration Error 11 2.4 2.4 signal
261 Off Label Use 476 2.4 2.5 signal
262 Tooth Fracture 6 2.4 2.4 no signal
263 Rash Maculo-papular 12 2.3 2.3 signal
264 Cardiomyopathy 8 2.3 2.3 signal
265 Abdominal Discomfort 90 2.3 2.4 signal
266 Pancreatitis Acute 12 2.3 2.3 signal
267 Rash Papular 12 2.3 2.3 signal
268 Lung Neoplasm Malignant 22 2.3 2.3 signal
269 Depressed Mood 28 2.3 2.3 signal
270 Gastric Disorder 18 2.2 2.2 signal
271 Sinus Bradycardia 5 2.2 2.2 no signal
272 Alopecia 101 2.2 2.2 signal
273 Splenomegaly 6 2.2 2.2 no signal
274 Spinal Pain 6 2.2 2.2 no signal
275 Back Pain 119 2.2 2.2 signal
276 Lip Swelling 17 2.2 2.2 signal
277 Inability To Afford Medication 5 2.2 2.2 no signal
278 Bladder Disorder 5 2.2 2.2 no signal
279 Upper Limb Fracture 10 2.2 2.2 signal
280 Blood Test Abnormal 7 2.2 2.2 no signal
281 Eczema 25 2.1 2.2 signal
282 Liver Injury 12 2.1 2.1 signal
283 Poor Quality Product Administered 5 2.1 2.1 no signal
284 Subdural Haematoma 7 2.1 2.1 no signal
285 Dysstasia 14 2.1 2.1 signal
286 Palmar-plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome 11 2.0 2.0 signal
287 Infusion Site Pain 6 2.0 2.0 no signal
288 Throat Irritation 21 2.0 2.0 signal
289 Colon Cancer 7 2.0 2.0 no signal
290 Haematuria 16 2.0 2.0 signal
291 Disease Recurrence 22 2.0 2.0 no signal
292 Mucosal Inflammation 12 2.0 2.0 no signal
293 Kidney Infection 9 2.0 2.0 no signal
294 Myalgia 76 1.9 1.9 no signal
295 Emotional Distress 54 1.9 1.9 no signal
296 Limb Injury 12 1.9 1.9 no signal
297 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23 1.9 1.9 no signal
298 Illness 44 1.9 1.9 no signal
299 Conjunctivitis 8 1.9 1.9 no signal
300 Metastases To Lung 5 1.9 1.9 no signal
301 Dysphonia 25 1.9 1.9 no signal
302 Lymphopenia 6 1.8 1.8 no signal
303 Coronary Artery Disease 13 1.8 1.8 no signal
304 Pericarditis 7 1.8 1.8 no signal
305 Joint Stiffness 11 1.8 1.8 no signal
306 Nervousness 22 1.8 1.8 no signal
307 Wrist Fracture 5 1.8 1.8 no signal
308 Myelodysplastic Syndrome 6 1.8 1.8 no signal
309 Fibromyalgia 10 1.8 1.8 no signal
310 Circulatory Collapse 7 1.8 1.8 no signal
311 Frequent Bowel Movements 11 1.8 1.8 no signal
312 Jaundice 11 1.8 1.8 no signal
313 Metrorrhagia 7 1.8 1.8 no signal
314 Libido Decreased 5 1.7 1.7 no signal
315 Angioedema 17 1.7 1.7 no signal
316 Transient Ischaemic Attack 13 1.7 1.7 no signal
317 Nodule 5 1.7 1.7 no signal
318 Lung Infection 6 1.6 1.6 no signal
319 Acne 29 1.6 1.7 no signal
320 Immune System Disorder 5 1.6 1.6 no signal
321 Hot Flush 28 1.6 1.6 no signal
322 Uveitis 5 1.6 1.6 no signal
323 Metastases To Bone 6 1.6 1.6 no signal
324 Pulmonary Thrombosis 4 1.6 1.6 no signal
325 Asthma 41 1.6 1.6 no signal
326 Choking 7 1.6 1.6 no signal
327 Foot Deformity 4 1.6 1.6 no signal
328 Nephropathy Toxic 4 1.6 1.6 no signal
329 Intentional Product Misuse 31 1.5 1.5 no signal
330 Cardiovascular Disorder 9 1.5 1.5 no signal
331 Anaphylactic Shock 9 1.5 1.5 no signal
332 Impaired Quality Of Life 5 1.5 1.5 no signal
333 Breast Cancer 32 1.5 1.5 no signal
334 Ischaemic Stroke 6 1.5 1.5 no signal
335 Product Administered At Inappropriate Site 6 1.4 1.4 no signal
336 Thyroid Cancer 4 1.4 1.4 no signal
337 Skin Irritation 15 1.4 1.4 no signal
338 Blood Count Abnormal 5 1.4 1.4 no signal
339 Pemphigus 4 1.4 1.4 no signal
340 Drug Administration Error 10 1.4 1.4 no signal
341 Incorrect Dose Administered By Device 8 1.4 1.4 no signal
342 Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia And Systemic Symptoms 8 1.4 1.4 no signal
343 Myocardial Infarction 55 1.4 1.4 no signal
344 Cardiac Disorder 29 1.3 1.3 no signal
345 Ankylosing Spondylitis 4 1.3 1.3 no signal
346 Rash Generalised 8 1.3 1.3 no signal
347 Incorrect Dose Administered 67 1.3 1.3 no signal
348 Toxic Skin Eruption 3 1.3 1.3 no signal
349 Product Prescribing Issue 6 1.3 1.3 no signal
350 Device Occlusion 4 1.2 1.2 no signal
351 Eosinophilia 5 1.2 1.2 no signal
352 Drug Effect Less Than Expected 4 1.2 1.2 no signal
353 Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy 25 1.2 1.2 no signal
354 Drug Effective For Unapproved Indication 8 1.2 1.2 no signal
355 Injection Site Pain 79 1.1 1.1 no signal
356 Drug Prescribing Error 5 1.1 1.1 no signal
357 Inappropriate Schedule Of Drug Administration 18 1.1 1.1 no signal
358 Hepatic Cancer 6 1.1 1.1 no signal
359 Prostate Cancer 20 1.1 1.1 no signal
360 Hepatic Cytolysis 3 1.1 1.1 no signal
361 Product Dose Omission 16 1.0 1.0 no signal
362 Dermatitis Atopic 12 1.0 1.0 no signal
363 Suicidal Ideation 22 1.0 1.0 no signal
364 Injection Site Irritation 3 1.0 1.0 no signal
365 Product Dispensing Error 5 1.0 1.0 no signal
366 Anorexia 3 1.0 1.0 no signal
367 Renal Cancer 11 1.0 1.0 no signal
368 Colitis Ulcerative 10 1.0 1.0 no signal
369 Injection Site Reaction 15 0.9 0.9 no signal
370 Bladder Cancer 12 0.9 0.9 no signal
371 Premature Baby 6 0.9 0.9 no signal
372 Device Failure 3 0.9 0.9 no signal
373 Product Storage Error 17 0.8 0.8 no signal
374 Device Malfunction 13 0.8 0.8 no signal
375 Menorrhagia 3 0.7 0.7 no signal
376 Breast Cancer Female 4 0.6 0.6 no signal
377 Myelosuppression 5 0.6 0.6 no signal
378 Injection Site Warmth 3 0.6 0.6 no signal
379 Pancreatic Carcinoma 4 0.6 0.6 no signal
380 Device Issue 12 0.6 0.6 no signal
381 Injection Site Swelling 10 0.6 0.6 no signal
382 Gastric Cancer 3 0.5 0.5 no signal
383 Injection Site Erythema 14 0.5 0.5 no signal
384 Oesophageal Carcinoma 3 0.4 0.4 no signal
385 Colorectal Cancer 4 0.4 0.4 no signal
386 Drug Dependence 13 0.3 0.3 no signal
387 Device Difficult To Use 4 0.3 0.3 no signal