My LLMD prescribed Tetracycline. He did this because I had intense sun-sensitivity (sunblock, hats, gloves) last year with Doxy. I am almost positive he told me that this one will NOT make me burn.
However, I just filled the prescription and the pharmacist insisted that this was worse than the Doxy in this area.
I have a call into my LLMD but I figured I would ask here.
South Florida is a tough place to live when on these meds!!
Lily
Posted by METALLlC BLUE (Member # 6628) on :
Simple answer. Yes. Best advice is to avoid using the Cyclines during the brightest periods of the summer. Focus on other treatments that don't trigger that issue, then switch in the Fall.
All cyclines cause sun-sensitivity issues. Your eyes and skin being most vulnerable. Tetracycline is "very" bad in the summer. I've used it for years, and I know I have to stop using it, because my skin literally bakes, just having my hand on the steering wheel while driving somewhere.
Posted by lymeHerx001 (Member # 6215) on :
They used to use it to determine necrotic (dead) tissue during surgeries.
The dead tissue wouldnt glow but the healthy tissue of the patien who took the doxy did.
This is because it absors UVA light. It also kinda stores it in a timerelease fashion so it can burn your skin even when your out of the sun and in bed!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best thing to do is ramp up the antioxidants (these UVA rays cause oxidative damage to the skin) and wear the best sunblock daily.
Dont worry if your skin is getting warm, its still working.
Posted by jbuckley (Member # 11468) on :
It is really bad, please keep out of the sun. I am taking it now and live in Las Vegas. I get a sun burn on my left arm from the window in my car driving to the office at 8am and home at 6pm. I put on SPF 60 if I am going to jump in the pool when it is light out. BUT...I find it very effective, so I will just deal with it (there is no sunlight in the casino's )
Posted by Lily (Member # 13158) on :
Thanks!
I would burn in the shade with sunblock 50 on when I was taking Doxy! I needed to wear a jacket hat and gloves just to drive.
He (LLMD)said I would not have this problem with Doxy. Now, I await his call back to discuss. Thanks for the heads-up!
Lily
Posted by Wimenin (Member # 15294) on :
lily, no doubts, the answer is yes. Im on it, and have to wear head to toe clothes and sunblock to avoid burning badly. Hands tingle, eyes are overly sensitive and others have stated, even in a car I have to have my body covered.
Although it may look odd, one of the best things is to have a large umbrella, parasol, etc, to help with the sun coverage..
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