What is making me sun sensitive? Any pharmacist or MD's out there?

Question

I take a drug called Ziac (bisoprolol and HCTZ) Is this making me sun sensitive? What else could be the reason? What would be a good alternative drug treatment?

Answer 1

Check with a doctor ASAP.

I am NOT a doctor or pharmacist, but I had a friend take something that made her sun sensitive and she had VERY bad effects by ignoring it/just using sunscreen.

My personal advice, stay out of the sun until you get an authoritative answer.

bye for now.

Answer 2

Yes, the drug Ziac causes uv hypersensitivity. Avoid skin products such as benzoyl peroxide and wear a moisturizer with sunscreen in it.

Answer 3

The HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) in the Ziac is most likely what is causing the sun sensitivity. There are other optons but I don't recommend stopping it because it is the first line therapy for blood pressure. It is the most cost effective, has been used for years, has a great safety profile, and is highly effective for treating blood pressure whether it's used alone or combined with another medication, like bisoprolol (in Ziac). I guess it depends on how fair your skin is and how bad it is affecting you.

Definitely talk to your doctor and wear a good sunblock (which everyone should be doing everyday anyways ;)