Below is a partial list of medicines that can cause a photosensitivity reaction
(meaning you might turn red or burn when taking them with exposure to the sun or a
tanning system):
IF YOU ARE TAKING ANY MEDICATIONS, CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE
TANNING!
Antibiotics in the Tetracycline Family
Anticancer Drugs
Anticonvulsants
Antidepressants
Antidiabetics
Antihistamines
Antihypertensive Medications
Antiseptic Creams
Birth Control Pills
Retin-A
Sulfonamides (often for urinary tract infections)
Tranquilizers
Water Pills
Medications to avoid when tanning
Acne medications
Antibacterial Drugs
Antibiotics
Anticancer Drugs
Antidepressants
Antihistamines
Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Antiparasitic Drugs
Birth Control Pills
Diabetes Drugs
Diuretics
Psoralen Drugs (topical or oral)
Tranquilizers/Antipsychotic Drugs
Anyone with Basal Cell & Squamous Cell Carcinomas (directly linked to UV Rays) should not use a tanning
system. Similarly, anyone with malignant melanoma (when unsure whether it is caused by the sun) should
also avoid exposure to any UV rays (indoor or outdoor).
Pregnancy
You should consult with your doctor before tanning while pregnant.
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