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January 05, 2006
Photosensitive Medications
Keep in mind that certain medications can greatly increase susceptibility to sunburn. The most common offenders are tetracycline and sulfa antibiotics. Certain blood pressure medications, antihistamines, anti-inflammatory agents, and a few of the antidepressants can also have this effect. If in doubt, or if you're prescribed a new medication, ask your doctor (or other health care professional or pharmacist) if a particular medication may have this effect. Some topical agents also promote sunburn, some quite dramatically. This is called "photosensitivity" and the worst offender is retin-A (used for acne and anti-wrinkling). Again, ask your health care provider if in doubt.
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Posted on January 5, 2006 06:39 PM by antide275.
Filed in Mental Health Update under antidepressants.
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I have been taking Zoloft-Pfizer for 10 years with no problems. Recently, I have noticed patches of darker pigmentation on my forearms,anxiety attacks,rapid heart flutters,hyperventalation,etc....
When I went to call in my prescription I noticed the the label said Zoloft-Tablet Roe. Whatever this is doing to me, is not good.
Posted by: Glenda at October 7, 2009 08:02 AM
