Precautions due to drug induced photosensitivity:
If taking any of the drugs listed below, please read the comments carefully and consult with your doctor prior to using Light Therapy.
Anti-Arthritic
Common name: Gold 50 or Ridaura
The treatment cannot be administered
Anti- Arthritic or Immunosuppressant
Common name: Azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan)
The treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Anti Arrythmic
Common name: Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), Aratac
The treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Common name: Quinidine
There is a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.
Antibiotics
Common name: Fluoroquinolones: Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), Levofloxacin (Levaquin), Lomefloxacin (Maxaquin),Norfloxacin (Noroxin), Ofloxacin (Floxin)
Common name: Tetracyclines: Demeclocycline (Declomycin), Doxycycline (Vibramycin), Minocycline (Minocin), Oxytetracycline(Terramycin)
Others: Azithromycin (Zithromax), Capreomycin (Capastat), Ceftazidime (Fortaz),cycloserine (Seromycin),Metronidazole (Flagyl), nalidixic acid (NegGram), pyrazinamide, sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim (Bactrim)
The treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Anti-Cancer
Common name: Bexarotene (Targretin), Capecitabine (Xeloda), Dacarbazine (DTIC), Epirubicin (Ellence), Fluorouracil (5-FU), Interferon alfa (Intron A, Alferon-N), Methotrexate (Mexate), Pentostatin (Nipent), Procarbazine (Matulane), Tretinoin, oral (Vesanoid), Vinblastine (Velban, Velbe).
There is between a 1 /100 and 5/100 chance of a light reaction.
Anticonvulsants
Common name: Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Felbamate (Felbatol), Gabapentin (Neurontin), Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), Topiramate (Topamax), Valproic acid (Depakene)
There is a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.
Antifungals
Common name: Flucytosine (Ancobon), Griseofulvin (Fulvicin, GrisPEG), Terconazole (Terazol) Voriconazole (VFEND)
The treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Antihistamines
Common name: Cetirizine (Zyrtec), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Loratadine (Claritin), Promethazine (Phenergan)
The treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Antihypertensives
Common name: Captopril (Capoten), Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac), Enalapril (Vasotec), Nifedipine (Procardia), Sotalol (Betapace)
The treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Antimalarial
Common name: Chloroquine (Aralen), Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), Pyrimethamine (Daraprim), Pyrimethamine/sulfadoxine (Fansidar), Quinine
The treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days
Antipsychotics
Common name: Phenothiazines: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine), Fluphenazine (Prolixin), Perphenazine (Trilafon), Prochlorperazine (Compazine), Thioridazine (Mellaril), Trifluoperazine (Stelazine).
There is between a 2/100 and 3/100 chance of a light reaction.
If you've stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Antiretroviral
Common name: Ritonavir (Norvir), Saquinavir (Fortovase,Invirase), Zalcitabine (Hivid)
There is approximately a 2/100 chance of a light reaction.
Antiviral
Common name: Amantadine (Symmetrel), Acyclovir (Zovirax)
There is approximately a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If you've stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Cardiovascular
Common name: Thiazide diuretics: Bendroflumethiazide (Corzide), Chlorthalidone (Thalitone), Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide), Hydroflumethiazide (Diucardin), Indapamide (Lozol), Methyclothiazide (Enduron), Metolazone (Zaroxolyn), Polythiazide (Renese)
Diuretics, Other: Furosemide (Lasix), Triamterene (Dyrenium)
The treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Lipid regulators
Common name: Fenofibrate (Tricor)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.
If you've stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Non-steroidal antiinflammatory (NSAIDs) Analgesics
Common name: Diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), Naproxen (Anaprox)
There is a <1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If you've stopped taking the medication for ≥ 1 day, then the treatment can be administered.
Sedatives
Common name: Alprazolam (Xanax), Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Zaleplon (Sonata), Zolpidem (Ambien)
There is a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If you've stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Statins
Common name: Fluvastatin (Lescol), Lovastatin (Mevacor), Pravastatin (Pravachol), Simvastatin (Zocor)
There is a <0.5/100 chance of a light reaction.
If you've stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Skin agents (acne)
Common name: Isotretinoin (Accutane, Roaccutane) Tretinoin topical (Renova, Retin-A) Tazarotene (Tazorac)
There is between a 5/100 and a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.
If you've stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Skin agents (hair)
Common name: Coal tar, Minoxidil (Rogaine)
There is <0.5/100 chance of a light reaction.
If you've stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.