Hello. I'm 25 year old female and I have some quick questions and I need some quick answers. I'm going to my long-waited vacation on the sea in about two days. You see, about a week ago I started to suffer from sore throat and swollen neck lymph nodes.
I contacted my doctor and he prescribed me two pacts of some antibiotics- I can't remember the name.
So, I should drink it for about two weeks. Soreness in my throat is gone and I didn’t plan to reschedule my vacation but the good friend of mine told me that I shouldn’t go because direct sunlight can harm me, causing me burns, itchiness and redness. How can this be truth?
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Well, you must understand that your friend wants only the best for you and she was right. Some antibiotics cause increased sensitivity to sunlight. Exposure to the sun could cause a rash, itchiness, or redness, and you may be burnt more easily. Some can even cause more serious manifestations such as upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, headache, vomiting, dizziness, or light-headedness.
But, your biggest mistake was the fact that you didn’t write the name of your drug. Not all antibiotics are causing this.
OK, no meter the name of the drug- you shouldn’t worry about rescheduling vacation because protecting your skin with sunscreen and clothing if you are in the sun will decrease the chance of developing these allergy-like side effects.
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