Photosensitivity reaction to fluoxetine and alprazolam

Authors: Pazzagli L.1; Banfi R.1; Borselli G.1; Semmola M.V.2

Source: Pharmacy World and Science, Volume 20, Number 3, June 1998 , pp. 136-136(1)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

We report the case of a male individual who developed a severe photosensitive reaction after sun exposure during therapy with fluoxetin 20 mg bid plus alprazolam 0.25 mg bid due to depressive disturbances. The patients, of North-African origin, was not taking other prescription medications nor over the counter products; in the past he had never shown any reaction to sunlight nor had ever used sun protective agents because of its phenotypical skin mark. Three months later, after a second photosensitive reaction, the pharmacological therapy was finally discontinued.

Keywords: Photosensitive reaction; Fluoxetine; Alprazolam; Antidepressant agents

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: Pharmacy Department, Azienda Sanitaria di Firenze, i.o.t. Viale Michelangelo, 50100 Firenze, Italy. 2: Rheumatologic Diseases Center, Azienda Sanitaria Firenze, Italy.

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