An Introduction to Taclonex Side Effects
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with
Taclonex® (
calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate). However, not everyone who uses the medication will experience problems. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are treated easily by you or your healthcare provider.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Taclonex. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list with you.)
Common Side Effects of Taclonex
Taclonex has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, during which it was compared to
calcipotriene or betamethasone alone, instead of in combination, or a placebo (an ointment or scalp suspension with no active ingredients). In these studies, the possible side effects were carefully recorded.
- Itching -- in up to 3.1 percent of people
- Headache -- up to 2.8 percent
- Stuffy or runny nose and/or sore throat -- up to 2.3 percent
- Psoriasis -- up to 1.2 percent
- Scaly rash -- up to 1.2 percent.
The reported "psoriasis" side effect is somewhat puzzling, since these studies were using Taclonex to treat psoriasis. It is not clear whether this means a worsening of existing psoriasis or perhaps a change in the type or location of the psoriasis.
For Taclonex scalp suspension, the most common side effects included:
- Inflammation or infection of hair follicles (folliculitis) -- in up to 1 percent of people
- A burning sensation -- up to 1 percent.
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