There are two types of reactions to people who consume sun-sensitizing drugs:
Photoallergy – A rash that will appear on the body that is exposed and not exposed to sunlight, up to a few days after being in the sun.
Phototoxicity – Increased sensitivity to sunlight, effecting skin and eyes. Sunburn can happen within minutes of exposure resulting in the typical red painful burn to the skin as well as blisters.
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For legal reasons we can not tell you if the medication you are taking falls into these classifications. But we can generalize a few known types of common medications that are typically known to cause these problems, which individuals with gastroparesis may take:
- NSAIDs (Ibuprofen)
- Antidepressants
- Antibiotics
- Essential Body Oils (popular scents: orange, lemon, lime and ginger
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