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The only oral therapy approved by the FDA for the treatment of Inflammatory Lesions (Red Bumps, Blemishes, Pustules) of Rosacea

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Taming Your Rosacea Triggers

For all the myths surrounding rosacea, one thing is for certain: it can be triggered by a wide variety of factors. These factors vary from person to person, so consider keeping a journal to help identify what may be causing your flare-ups.

Common rosacea triggers include

  • Sun exposure
  • Wind
  • Strenuous exercise
  • Stress
  • Hot or alcoholic beverages and foods such as cheese, chocolate, yogurt, vinegar, beans, spicy foods and a host of other items
  • Citrus fruits, tomatoes, bananas, red plums, raisins, and figs
  • Foods high in histamine such as cheeses; fermented foods and beverages such as wines, beer, vermouths, ciders and vinegars; some Asian foods; processed beef and pork; and canned fish products such as anchovies, tuna, herring, mackerel, and sardines
  • Eggplant
  • Avocados
  • Spinach
  • Broad-leaf beans and pods, including peas and lima and navy beans
  • Sour cream
  • Liver
  • Vanilla
  • Soy sauce
  • Yeast extract (bread is OK)
Making some simple lifestyle adjustments, like limiting sun exposure, relieving stress or avoiding personal food triggers, can go a long way toward keeping your flare-ups at bay.

Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information: Oracea®

Oracea® is indicated for the treatment of only inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) of rosacea in adult patients. You may experience intestinal upsets, sore throat or sinus infections/sinusitis when taking Oracea®. Do not take Oracea® if you are allergic to tetracyclines, and it may cause harm to a developing fetus; so do not take Oracea® if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

When taking Oracea®, stay out of direct or artificial sunlight, and make sure you tell your doctor if you have stomach or GI problems, kidney disease, have a yeast or fungal infection, take blood thinners, take oral contraceptives, or take medicine to treat acne, psoriasis or seizures. Oracea® does not treat bacterial infections. Use Oracea® only as prescribed by your doctor.

For more information about Oracea®, see Full Prescribing Information.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Important Safety Information: MetroGel® 1%

MetroGel® 1% is indicated for the topical treatment of the inflammatory lesions of rosacea. The following adverse experiences have been reported with the topical use of metronidazole: burning, skin irritation, dryness, transient redness, metallic taste, tingling or numbness of extremities and nausea. MetroGel® 1% is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to metronidazole or any other ingredients in this formulation. For more information about MetroGel® 1%, see Full Prescribing Information.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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