Positive UV exposure information

HunyBee · 03-06-2008, 10:23 AM

I've looked up on WebMD and didn't find anything. Yes, I could call the dr. but meh...

Question: I'm taking Zithromax and have noticed small blister/pimple like things popping up randomly since Tuesday. (I started taking them Monday.) I know you shouldn't tan when taking some medications...does anyone know if this Zithromax is one of them?

Thanks.

bunz1969 · 03-06-2008, 10:55 AM

Absolutely - it is an antibiotic. Here's what I found:

More Information Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Zithromax may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable.

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Neon Beach · 03-06-2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

What should I avoid while taking Zithromax?

•Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.•Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Zithromax can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.

HunyBee · 03-06-2008, 12:17 PM

Thanks, guys. I either missed that entirely or I'm just dumb...

Don't answer that. I might cry.

03-06-2008, 10:23 AM	# 1
HunyBee FKA HunyBunns Join Date: Feb-12-2008 Location: Southern IN Member No.: 208 Gender: MySpace ID: hoosiermimi Posts: 186 My Mood: Rep Power: 1181	Tanning and Meds question I've looked up on WebMD and didn't find anything. Yes, I could call the dr. but meh... Question: I'm taking Zithromax and have noticed small blister/pimple like things popping up randomly since Tuesday. (I started taking them Monday.) I know you shouldn't tan when taking some medications...does anyone know if this Zithromax is one of them? Thanks. __________________ My greatest fear is that there is no PMS and this is my real personality.

03-06-2008, 10:55 AM	# 2
bunz1969 Yay for 2009 Join Date: Sep-17-2007 Location: In a state of denial Member No.: 87 Gender: MySpace ID: eurobody Posts: 7,965 My Mood: Rep Power: 47092	Absolutely - it is an antibiotic. Here's what I found: More Information Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Zithromax may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable. source __________________

03-06-2008, 12:17 PM	# 4
HunyBee FKA HunyBunns Join Date: Feb-12-2008 Location: Southern IN Member No.: 208 Gender: MySpace ID: hoosiermimi Posts: 186 My Mood: Rep Power: 1181	Thanks, guys. I either missed that entirely or I'm just dumb... Don't answer that. I might cry. __________________ My greatest fear is that there is no PMS and this is my real personality.

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