Tazarotene Coupons & Prices

Looking for a tazarotene coupon? Tazarotene is the low-cost generic version of Tazorac and other prescription topical retinoid brands, and because it is generic the cash price is usually lower than the brand-name versions. Even so, what you pay without insurance can vary widely from one pharmacy to the next, so comparing before you fill really matters. Rx.com compares tazarotene prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies and gives you a free discount coupon to use at checkout. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you.

What is tazarotene and how does it work?

Tazarotene is a prescription topical retinoid, a form of vitamin A applied to the skin. Its FDA-approved uses vary by brand and formulation: acne vulgaris (for example Arazlo 0.045% lotion, Fabior 0.1% foam, Tazorac 0.05% and 0.1% cream and gel, and generic tazarotene 0.1%), plaque psoriasis (Tazorac cream and gel), and reducing the look of facial fine wrinkling, mottled dark and light spots, and benign facial age spots from sun damage (Avage 0.1% cream). It works by normalizing how skin cells mature, slowing the overgrowth of skin cells, and reducing inflammation.

Tazarotene is sold under several brand names, including Tazorac, Arazlo, Fabior, and Avage. It is not a controlled substance. It is also commonly used off-label by dermatologists for general anti-aging and photodamage and for other keratinization disorders; your provider can tell you whether it fits your needs.

Tazarotene cost without insurance and how to save

Generic tazarotene is available, which usually keeps its cash price lower than the brand-name products. Even so, the price you pay without insurance can differ a lot depending on which pharmacy you use and which formulation your provider prescribes, so it pays to compare before you fill. Rx.com checks prices across 60,000+ pharmacies and gives you a free coupon you can show at the counter, whether or not you have insurance. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you.

If you are prescribed a specific brand, the manufacturer offers its own savings program. You can review the official details at the Ortho Rx Access savings page; eligibility and terms are set by the manufacturer and vary.

Tazarotene vs. other topical retinoids

Tazarotene is one of several topical retinoids, and comparing options with your provider can help you find the right fit for your skin and budget. Related medications you can look up on Rx.com include:

• Tazorac, Arazlo, and Fabior — brand-name versions of tazarotene
• tretinoin — a first-generation topical retinoid for acne and photoaging
• adapalene — another topical retinoid often used for acne
• trifarotene — a newer topical retinoid for acne
• isotretinoin — an oral retinoid for severe acne

Prices for each vary by pharmacy, so it is worth comparing whichever product your provider prescribes.

Safety and side effects

The most important concern with tazarotene is pregnancy: it may cause harm to an unborn baby and should not be used during pregnancy. A negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks before starting and effective contraception are recommended. Tazarotene has no FDA boxed warning. Very common local reactions include itching, burning, stinging, redness, peeling, and dryness. These are usually mild to moderate and often improve with continued use, though severe irritation may call for a lower dose or a short break from treatment. Tazarotene also makes skin more sensitive to sunlight, so limit sun and UV exposure and use sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) and protective clothing.

Do not apply tazarotene to sunburned, eczematous, or irritated skin, and avoid using it with other skin-drying or irritating products. The foam (Fabior) is flammable, so stay away from fire, flame, and smoking during and right after you apply it. This page is general information and not medical advice; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether tazarotene is right for you and how to use it safely.