Retin A and Sertraline

• Generic Name: tretinoin topical
• Dosage Forms: gel, cream
• Other Brand Names: Altreno, Atralin, Avita, Refissa, Renova, Retin-A, Tretinoin Emollient Topical, Retin A Micro Gel, Retisol-A, Stie Vaa, Stie Vaa Forte, Stievaa, Vitinoin, Altinac, Tretin-X, Retin A Micro Gel Pump, Renova Pump, Retin-A Micro Microsphere Pump, Tretinoin Microsphere

Retin-A (tretinoin) is a form of vitamin A that helps the skin renew itself.

The Retin-A and Avita brands of tretinoin are used to treat acne. The Renova brand of tretinoin is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and mottled skin discoloration, and to make rough facial skin feel smoother.

Retin-A may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: sertraline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zoloft

Sertraline is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Sertraline affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders (including panic disorder and social anxiety disorder), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).