Azathioprine & The Sun? (Page 2)
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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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Bethany, are you high? There are warnings about sun exposure and skin cancer plastered all over this drug. Good luck with your life!

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Does anyone have big white patches? I have them on my face, neck upper chest and a behind both knees. No rash or bumps and been on it for over a year.

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Information that comes with the drug says to avoid prolonged sun exposure on account of an increased risk of skin cancers. I live in the tropics so I wear clothing that covers my skin and use sunscreen and an umbrella. Tanning must be even more dangerous than usual when taking Azathoprine. Why take risks?

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what did you do to stop your itching? same thing happened to me

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I have been on azath for almost 3 years. The first year, I realized that i couldn't go into a tanning bed because i would get itchy the day after & would stay itchy for about 2 days. Not stop, crazy itching. The first time I was in the sun that year, same thing. Last summer however, i spent so much time in the sun & had no itching. I was in the sun for the first time this year a few days ago & by the next night, I was scratching like a maniac. I have never experienced itching like this. It's enough to drive someone crazy!!!

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Has anyone who takes Azathioprine noticed white spots or while lines on their face? I played 2 days of golf and now have this.

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all Imuran reports STATE that Imuran causes skin cancers!!!!!!! I have been on it for 14 years for Crohns. I now have my 3rd skin cancer on my face. I am going to have to stop this med due to the skin cancer risk. It clearly states that there is a big increase in cancer exp skin cancer and lymphoma..

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I have been on azathioprine for a few months and this is the real first sunny day we have had and I'm not itchy or have any rashes yet, I'm mostly nautious and weak..anyone else???

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That is what happens to me exactly Betsy!!! And I scratch & scratch & scratch & I think that's why I'll get 1 or 2 little bumps, more like hives. But I did notice that the last time I went tanning, I was itchy for days & then the second time I went, I itched a little, but not nearly as bad. I completly relate to everything you ladies have said & it's good to hear that I'm not alone. This was the only place I found any information about azathioprine in relation to tanning. Thanks for all the info!!!

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That is super weird. I get a red, bumpy, itchy rash, but it definitely does decrease as the summer wears on (or as I continue tanning more often - I only go a few months out of the year, so it's like I have to get used to it all over again each year). Too bad so many patients experience the same types of things, but the doctors & prescription companies are still reluctant to admit or accept that it's a side affect, huh? That's a good tip though, thank you. I think I will try taking a Benadryl and see if that helps...

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I've been on azathioprine for about 6 years and definitely noticed a sun allergy. Mine is odd. The first time I'm in the sun I get extremely itchy for a few days, but there is no rash or bumps. The only thing that I have found that will relieve the itch is to go an get a benadryl shot. After my first time in the sun, it goes away for the rest of the summer. Has anyone else had this happen?

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Yeah, the drug actually does not list anything at all about sun exposure, and doctors will say that it has not adverse reaction to the sun. However, I notice a very distinct reaction to the sun, with the only possible cause being the Azathioprine. Just wanted to see if anyone else was experiencing it too....

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Bethany.. I have also noticed that when I go to a tanning bed, I get a few bumps & I am itchy for DAYS!!! I've been tanning for a lot of years & have never had this issue. The only thing different is the fact that I am on this pill. I do believe that this medicine has some effect whenever I tan.

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Well first off, let me state that tanning is a very dangerous activity, it can lead to premature skin aging and skin cancer.

Secondly, most prescription drugs do not mix with the suns rays and heat, most of them carry warnings to avoid or limit sun exposure as much as possible while taking them.

This drug is no exception, it can make you much more senstitive to the effects of the sun, which is just the type of problem you are talking about.

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