One factor that is capable of increasing your risk for sunburn is medications. Several drugs cause a photosensitivity reaction. Although continuing the medication is crucial to your health, there are several ways to help protect yourself from sunburn.
- ALWAYS wear sunscreen. Don't forget your face, ears, and the back of your neck. SPF 30 is recommended.
- Try to keep as much of your body covered as possible when out in the sun.
- Wear light-colored, lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.
- Use waterproof or sport sunscreen if you will be active.
- Anti-anxiety - Alprazolam (Xanax)
- Antidepressants, such as:
- Amitriptyline (Elavil)
- Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Mirtazapine (Remeron)
- Venlaflaxine (Effexor)
- Amoxepin (Asedin)
- Clomipramine (Anafranil)
- Desipramine (Norpramin)
- Imipramine (Tofranil)
- Maprotiline (Ludiomil)
- Phenylizine (Nardil)
- Protriptyline (Vivactil)
- Trazodone (Desyrel)
- Trimipramine (Surmontil)
- Anti-convulsants (mood stabilizers), such as:
- Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
- Valproic acid (Depakene)
- Divalproex (Depakote)
- Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
- Topiramate (Topamax)
- Antipsychotics, such as:
- Risperidone (Risperdal)
- Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
- Haloperidol (Haldol)
- Thioridazine (Mellaril)
- Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
Remember, it is very important that you do not stop taking your medicine! It was prescribed for your particular condition, and you should continue to take it.
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