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Common Uses:

Used in the treatment of mild-to-moderate acne.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Dryness;
Feeling of warmth;
Irritation;
Itching;
Peeling;
Redness;
Stinging.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients;
A history of taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement.

It is also not recommended in pregnant women; women who are planning on becoming pregnant; and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Dapsone used on the skin.

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Accutane	8.04	7.23	4.06	45
Minocycline Hydrochloride	6.57	5.66	2.45	23
Benzoyl Peroxide	6.47	5.29	2.1	15
Doxycycline Hyclate	6.27	6.54	4.4	15
Differin	5.1	4.77	3.41	20
Solodyn	4.5	3.98	2.92	16

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Benzoyl Peroxide, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	10%	75%	10%	5%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	90%	10%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	95%	0%	5%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	95%	5%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	60%	30%	10%
Sleep	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	95%	0%	5%

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Commonly Reported Benzoyl Peroxide Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%
Blistering	95%	0%	5%	0%	0%
Change in Skin Coloring	70%	30%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Eyes	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Skin	50%	20%	30%	0%	0%
Itching	70%	25%	5%	0%	0%
Redness	65%	20%	10%	5%	0%
Scaling	88.9%	5.6%	5.6%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	85%	15%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Benzoyl Peroxide Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Eye / Vision Problems	95%	0%	5%	0%	0%

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User Comments about Benzoyl Peroxide

19 Sep 2011	After 2 years, i finally begin to see that it has started helping. it seals the skin and keeps it from getting oily. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
15 Aug 2011	sick stuff go for it —Posted by WILL Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
03 Aug 2011	At first Benzoyl Peroxide was clearing up my acne, but after a while it started making my eyes puffy even if I didn't apply it by my eyes. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
04 Jul 2011	I liked it a lot —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
16 Jul 2010	Didn't really work for my breakouts. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use

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