Certain prescription drugs and over-the-counter products can make people more sensitive to the effects of the sun, according to Dr. Michael Jacobs, a specialist in internal medicine.
For example, sunscreens that contain aminobenzoic acid, avobenzone, benzophenones, cinnamates, homosalate, methyl anthranilate or PABA esters can sometimes cause photosensitivity reactions.
If you are taking medication, consult your doctor before you expose yourself to sustained periods in the sun.
Here is a partial list of other drugs that can cause photosensitivity reactions.
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ANTIBIOTICS
Tetracycline (Achromycin and others)
Doxycycline (Vibramycin and others)
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Sulfonamides (Bactrim and others)
Nalidixic Acid (NegGram and others)
ANTIHISTAMINES
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl and others)
ANTIPARASITIC DRUGS
Chloraquine (Aralan and others) Quinine
ANTIHYPERTENSIVES
Captopril (Capoten)
Diltiazem (Cardizem and others)
Nifedipine (Procardia and others)
DIURETICS
Acetazolamide (Diamox and others)
Chlorthiazide (Diuril and others)
Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril and others)
Furosemide (Lasix and others)
Triamterene (Dyrenium)
HYPOGLYCEMICS
Glipizide (Glucatrol and others)
Glyburide (DiaBeta and others)
Tolbutamide (Orinase and others)
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ANTI-INFLAMITORIES
Ibuprofen (Motrin and others)
Indomethacin (Indocin and others)
Naproxen (Naprosyn and others)
Piroxicam (Feldene and others)
ANTI-CANCER DRUGS
Methotrexate (Folex and others)
ANTIDEPRESSANTS
Amitriptyline (Elavil and others)
Imipramine (Tofranil and others)
Trazodone (Desyrel and others)
MISCELLANEOUS DRUGS
Benzocaine (topical first aid creams)
Benzoyl peroxide (Oxy 10 and others)
Oral contraceptives
Desoximetasone (Topicort and others)
Amiodorone (Cordorone)
Prochlorperazine (Compazine and others)
Promethazine ( Phenergan and others)
Alprazolam (Xanax and others)
Tretinoin (Retin-A)
Quinidine Sulfate and Gluconate
Isotrentinoin (Accutane)
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Kim Kavin is editor of www.CharterWave.com and author of Dream Cruises: The Insider's Guide to Private Yacht Charter Vacations.
