Posted by yxibow on August 15, 2009, at 7:02:20
In reply to Photosensitivity, posted by maxime on August 14, 2009, at 19:47:55
> OMG, I had the worst reaction a week ago whilst spending some time in the sun. My skin became so itchy and prickly and red that it was hurting me so much. I had sunscreen on but it didn't seem to help.
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> I found out that the thorazine I take can cause photosensitivity. I know the obvious thing to do is to avoid the sun. But I am going to be spending some time on the beach this weekend and I am really scared about what will happen. I have a 60 SPF sunscreen to use and lots of aloe.
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> It was the worst sensation ever and the only thing that helped to relieve it was cold showers.
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> Has anyone else ever experienced this?
Well believe it or not there was just an episode of Royal Pains which involved Largactil (Thorazine)... it is possible for your skin to turn blue even.
I would stay out of bright sun, and if you have to go to the beach, definitely use sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater (there really isn't a definition beyond 30 or so but whatever is highest couldn't hurt). Not beachwear, but I wouldn't... well.. wear beachwear.
Its an unfortunate reaction with this medication for some people. If you have to keep taking it, keeping away from bright sunlight would now seem prudent, or if it becomes impossible to manage, I'd try a different medication, it is one of the oldest (yes, still used).
-- Jay
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