Photosensitivity
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Photosensitivity and Photosensitizing Agents
* Four Hundred drugs are known to cause photosensitive and photo-allergic reactions. It can be caused by commonly used drugs such as certain antibiotics, birth control pills, diuretics, antihistamines, anti-depressants and many retinoids (such as Vitamin A acid). Click the link above for a more extensive listing of photosensitizers, but commonly prescribed drugs that cause photosensitivity include:
* Thanks to Fallene Ltd for allowing us to share a major list of photosensitizing drugs which they compiled from the Physicians Desk Reference Companion Guide. Other Resources: |
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