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Health Tips from Your Friends at United Way & Familywize!

July 28, 2014

Enjoy the warmth and sun of summer, but consider the warnings! Not only can some medicines be harmed by the heat or sunlight, but you too can be harmed by the sun when taking certain medications!

There are several risks related to sun and medicine. In a nutshell, these include: Sun-damaged drugs - Medicines can become less effective when exposed to heat, which means they will not work as well. Be sure to read the labels and ask your pharmacist about the best way to store your medicine.

Phototoxic reactions - You may have a reaction that can be dangerous resulting from taking certain medicines, and then the exposure to the sun. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist when taking medicines and follow directions for medicines that can cause phototoxic reactions. Avoid sun exposure, and wear sunscreen.

Photoallergic reactions - Some medications can cause allergic reactions that cause skin reactions. Be sure to ask your pharmacist about the medications you are taking and take precautions with sun exposure.

Be sure to talk to your doctor and pharmacist when you are taking medicines and be healthy while enjoying the summer sun! For more safety tips, click here.

Be sure to use your familywize prescription savings card for every prescription. Click here to download your FamilyWize prescription savings card.

 
 

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