Azathioprine & The Sun? (Page 2)

Does anyone else notice adverse affects from the sun when taking Azathioprine? I've been taking it for a few months now & when I'm out in the sun I get little itchy bumps. I just started going tanning again for the first time since I began using the drug & each time I've broken out into this terrible red, itchy rash. I've been going tanning for 20 years with no ill affects - and the only thing that has changed is the addition of the Azathioprine...

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I'm on azathioprine 150mg per day am due to go on holiday soon to majorca in the sun and was thinking of going on the sun bed for a few days before hand so I'm not so white when we arrive, but now I'm unsure, what to do any suggestions?

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I only got the rash the first time I sat out in hot sun. Since then, I have successfully sat out and the rash hasn't come back! It was itchy but not bad enough to find anything to put on it. It just looked a bit unsightly for a couple of days. Ir wasn't too obvious though because I had got a suntan by then.

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I have been on azathioprine for about 3 months shortly after starting the drug I started getting white patches on my hands and they are spreading I am probably going to stop this drug too many side effects.

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I was put on imuran (azathioprine) last month after being on prednisone for 4 months for pulmonary fibrosis. To decrease the prednisone I took only 10 mg and 50 mg of azathioprine. Today I took my first dose of 100 mg and 7.5 mg of prednisone.
I took it on an empty stomach. I have vomited and been nauseated and weak all day. A few hours ago I started itching really back on my back and stomach. Do you think this would have happened if I had eaten first.?

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I read that when taking imuran and you go into the sun it changes your DNA and it can cause cancer.

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I've been on this drug 7 months. I was warned by my nurse no sunbeds or sunbathing. I've been using 50 plus sun tan lotion. I must have missed a sensitive area on my chest and have came out in prickly heat. Also get my nails done often and the uva light also brings this out on the back of my hands. I find talcum powder eases the itching. Also an antihistamine does the trick. Azathiropine has a a risk of skin cancer. Would I want to risk it, nope. Doctors can give you prescription for sun tan lotion. I hope this helps.

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Hi guys. I am due to start taking azathioprine to treat my Crohn's and in fact, my ibs nurse and pharmacist have warned me this drug significantly increased your risk of skin cancer and I must avoid sun exposure and use plenty of sun block. Also this is a life long effect of taking the drug even after you stop taking it. Gutted, as I am a holiday living sun bather.

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I've been using this drug for 7 years now. I get the bumps mostly on my arms, and yes they are itchy. My prescription has a direct exposure to sunlight warning on it. Not sure if this helped.

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How did you get on using sunbeds with Azathioprine. I've always been a sun lover and have previously used sunbeds prior to hols. I'm not sure....

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Re: Bethany (# 3)

O have been on this for over 30 years and I do get an itchy rash now if I get to much sun

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I have been on azathioprine for half a year now because of my ulcerative colitis and I have had a few side effects such as hair loss etc but the last two days it has actually been sunny (I live in Northern Ireland where it rains all year long except those few days in summer that it might be sunny and rainy)?? but I was out having a bbq with factor 30 sunblock everywhere visible wearing a hat and everything but I got burnt the worst I’ve been burnt ever and I was in and out of the shade and not in the sun all that long. I have been really sick with a high temperature overheating and then being shivery and I’m so weak I can barely walk. I’m just assuming it’s bdcause of being in the sun for a while because I’ve never been as sick as that.

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Re: Zoe (# 31)

Hi Zoe, I'm on Azathioprine and I've just got back from Fuerteventura where it was hot. I used Boots Soltan Factor 15. I constantly topped up every 30mins and I never burnt. Previously I had used a different brand, Piz Buin and I burnt...

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Re: Marj (# 32)

Hi, can I ask what dose of Azathioprine you are on? I’ve got a 2 week holiday to Cyprus coming up at the start of June and really love to sunbathe! Living up in Manchester we rarely see the sun so I’d hate to miss out. I’m on 100mg daily for a blood disorder - my heamotologist says sun exposure could cause me problems. Thanks x

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Re: Mel (# 33)

Hi, I'm on 150mg Azathioprine daily and 5mg daily steroids. I found Boots Soltan Range best for me as its got 5stars on the back, Factor 15
I just kept topping it up every 30mins plus when getting out of pool. Make sure someone puts plenty on your back. Have fun ??????

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